34 Signs It’s Not Actually Love—You’re Just Stuck In A Trauma Bond
Ever found yourself confusing a rush of adrenaline with the flutter of love? You’re not alone. Many mistake the dizzying highs and lows of a …
Abuse & trauma
Learn the signs of emotional and physical abuse and how to protect yourself from toxic patterns in relationships with your partner, friends or family.
17 Unusual Mannerisms That Reveal Someone Is Carrying Trauma
You know when you spot someone across the room and you get this gut feeling that they’re carrying something heavy? Not the visible kind—the kind …
31 Gaslighting Phrases That Are Big Red Flags
Gaslighting isn’t just manipulation—it’s a slow erosion of your confidence and perception of reality. The most dangerous part? It doesn’t always come in obvious, explosive …
17 So-Called “Lazy” Habits That Are Actually Trauma Responses
The term “lazy” often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of motivation or care. However, certain habits perceived as laziness can be deeply rooted …
People Who Feel Deeply Unwanted As Adults Usually Had These 15 Childhood Experiences
Let’s not pretend this is easy. The kind of loneliness that sticks to your ribs as an adult didn’t just appear one day, served up …
Echoes of the Past: 15 Traits Adults May Develop After a Difficult Childhood, According to Psychologists
Because surviving childhood adversity changes you — in ways both visible and hidden. A difficult childhood — marked by emotional neglect, instability, abuse, or a …
19 Everyday Phrases That Signal You’re Being Gaslighted
The scariest part of gaslighting is how normal it can sound. I mean, sometimes it just slips out as if it’s totally fine—like you’re supposed …
16 Subtle Ways Unresolved Trauma Shows Up In Everyday Life
You know that feeling when you’re just trying to get through your day, but there’s this weird heaviness you can’t shake? Maybe you snap at …
15 Red Flags of Emotional Abuse in Relationships You Should Never Ignore
Emotional abuse is still abuse. It’s not always obvious. It’s not always loud. But it leaves real scars. It gaslights, guilt-trips, and slowly chips away …
20 Subtle Signs Of A Woman Who Has Been Misunderstood Her Whole Life, According To Research
A woman can go through life being kind, capable, and thoughtful—and still feel like no one really sees her. Not because she’s hiding, but because …