Abuse & trauma

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 …

Because surviving childhood adversity changes you — in ways both visible and hidden. A difficult childhood — marked by emotional neglect, instability, abuse, or a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Growing up with emotionally immature parents doesn’t always look dramatic from the outside—but it leaves a mark. The rules are often unspoken, the roles quietly …

Emotional abuse doesn’t always show up loudly. Sometimes, it hides behind concern, affection, or “just joking”—slowly chipping away at your confidence and sense of self. …

Today, I invite you on a journey through a topic that’s both profound and enlightening. Childhood trauma, while often cloaked in silence, has an uncanny …

Ever felt like something just wasn’t right in a relationship, but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Emotional manipulation can be incredibly subtle, making …