How the Strong Pull of Trauma-Bonding Creates Addiction to a Toxic Relationship
You may call it “love” but, in a toxic relationship, it may sadly be that you succumbed to the addictive nature of trauma-bonding. You need
Recognizing The Impact of Shame in Toxic Relationships
You might never have thought about the possible elements of shame in toxic relationships. This is something that likely both you and the #Hijackal are
EMOTIONAL ABUSE: The High Cost of Enabling a Narcissistic Hijackal
There can be significant and damaging results to enabling a narcissist that you don’t want to stay blind to. You think you’re doing your best,
Have You Been Verbally Abused?
Verbal abuse is far more common than anyone would like to think. Have you been verbally abused? If we come from a history of harsh
How Being Afraid To Call It Abuse Can Keep You Stuck In It
Nice people often go the extra mile to excuse abusive behaviors in toxic relationships. Dangerous! We all can have a bad moment, or even a
The Endless, Exhausting Competitiveness of Hijackals in Toxic Relationships
Recognize the large and small ways toxic people find to compete with you, even if only within their minds. Then, see it in daily life
How Living With Or Being Raised By A Narcissist Actually Traumatizes You
If you downplay the trauma, you won’t take steps to recover. That would be a shame. Never underestimate the effect of having a narcissistic parent
Are Your Boundaries Secure, Or Too Porous To Keep You Safe?
Are your boundaries secure or about as porous as a flow-through tea bag? Boundaries. You know you need them to define yourself. You know you
Feeling Stuck With A Hijackal? Shift Your Thinking With These Tips!
Sometimes, you can feel SO stuck! The Hijackal–that relentless difficult toxic person–looms over your thinking, and keeps you in the shadow of fear. As I’ve
7 Ways Emotional Abuse Robs You Of Your Peace & Potential
Are you hypervigilant, looking over your shoulder or constantly concerned with your partner’s moods? Not good. You’re being robbed. Listen in. Emotional abuse is sneaky.