The “inner child” is the part of you that holds your earliest emotional experiences — your wonder, curiosity, playfulness, and also your unmet needs and wounds. When this part of you carries unresolved pain, it doesn’t just stay in the past. It quietly shapes how you think, love, react, and cope in the present. A […]
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When a relationship feels intense, passionate, and all-consuming, it’s easy to mistake that emotional charge for deep love. But not all strong connections are healthy. In fact, some of the most powerful emotional attachments are built not on love — but on survival. This is the nature of trauma bonding. Trauma bonding can mimic love
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If you didn’t receive the emotional safety, guidance, or support you needed growing up, you may find yourself as an adult still carrying the weight of unmet needs. Maybe you struggle with self-worth, over-apologize, have trouble trusting your decisions, or harshly criticize yourself when you fall short. That’s where reparenting comes in. Reparenting is the
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Financial abuse is one of the most overlooked forms of control in relationships—but it’s just as damaging as physical or emotional abuse. It strips away your independence, restricts your choices, and keeps you trapped. The signs aren’t always obvious. In fact, many people experiencing financial abuse don’t realize it’s happening until they feel completely powerless.
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They make a comment that stings. You flinch or fall silent. They laugh and say, “Relax, I was just joking.”But it doesn’t feel like a joke. It feels like a dig — and you’re left wondering if you’re too sensitive, or if something deeper is happening. Humor can be a beautiful part of a relationship
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Leaving an abusive relationship is often portrayed as a moment of strength — and it is. But what’s rarely talked about is the deep, complex grief that can follow. You finally got out. You know it wasn’t healthy. And yet… you miss them. You ache. You wonder what’s wrong with you for feeling this way.
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