Physical abuse not only scars the body, it also scars the psyche. If you have been a victim of physical abuse, it would not be surprising if you suffer from some form of Complex PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unlike PTSD which may include a one time...
As children, we internalize the messages that our parents communicate to us. In the case of verbal abuse, the message is loud and clear, and there is no ambiguity in the words spoken. Like sponges, children ingest these messages, digest them and get “sick” from...
Although one on one therapy is often necessary and individual to a person’s recovery, a community-based approach offers a substantial amount of space and support that can be extremely beneficial to the alienating effects of narcissism/ abuse. In conjunction...
The “no contact” rule refers to cutting off all ties of communication/ contact with another to allow space to grieve and heal. This may be implicated after a break- up due to the abusive and toxic nature of the relationship. Likewise, this is often necessary when it...
When two people come together in a relationship, so do their wounds, triggers, and ways of coping. In order to create a synergistic relationship, two people must be willing to learn about, support, and accept each other as they come forth in a relationship. To show up...
Everything a Narcissistic Mothers and Food Abuse does is about getting her need for supply and control met. It is therefore no different when it comes to food and feeding her children. Narcissistic Mothers and Food Abuse use all the tactics of manipulation and control...
