How Abusers Trap You In Isolation: Coercive Control #3
Isolation is a powerful tool of coercive control. It doesn’t always look obvious—it can be moving you away from loved ones, controlling your finances, or …
Narcissism
Stop Living Small: Sculpt a New You
Living with a narcissist often feels like being a lump of clay, constantly molded and reshaped to meet someone else’s needs. Narcissists make us feel …
Guilt: The Sharp Sword of Coercive Control (CC#2)
Guilt is a powerful emotion—one that, when used in the right way, can guide us toward better decisions. But in the wrong hands, it becomes …
Breaking Up with Guilt: My Letter to Guilt
Dear Guilt, I don’t remember the day you arrived, but I know you were uninvited, like an unwelcome guest who slinks in just as the …
Tribute to the Invisible Bruises that Still Leave Scars
I think he loves me.He tells me I’m lucky, that he knows best,slowly teaching me to need his approval.I feel like I’m shrinking, bit by …
Is Narcissistic Coercive Control A Mystery to You? (CC#1)
Do you know what coercive control is? I didn’t. In fact, it was years before I understood that I had been a victim of it. …
#8 Pathological Lying is a Narcissist’s Web
Pathological lying isn’t just a tactic for narcissists—it’s the core of who they are, woven into every aspect of their lives. To those unfamiliar with …
The Signs of Narcissistic Abuse: What I Bury
The lasting marks of narcissistic abuse aren’t well known because they aren’t freely shared. The heavy weight of shame, guilt, and fear binds victims into …
How to Respond to 25 Gaslighting Phrases (Common, Uncommon & Subtle)
Gaslighting is frustrating. Hearing “You’re too sensitive” makes me pause and wonder if I am the problem. Then, I instinctually want to respond emotionally because, …
Cinnamon Spice & Fall: Time to Elevate Your Self-Care Y’all
Self-care shouldn’t be reserved for just one season – it’s essential all year long. However, as autumn rolls in and the air fills with cozy …
