Recognizing an Emotional Abuser
Do you recognize an emotional abuser? Here are eights signs to be aware of and what to look of an emotional abuser.
Healing
Making Meaning of Narcissistic Abuse for the Spiritual Woman
I don’t think I am the only woman with a deep spiritual relationship, and values, who has wanted to bang her head against a wall trying to understand the crazy making behavior of someone she loves. The crazy making abuse, the lack of empathy, and the desire to hold on to it all for dear …
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How to Trust Yourself Again After Narcissistic Abuse
Maybe you feel like you messed up big time. You fell prey to the narcissist and even loved him and had children with him (or her). You were duped, you had a blind spot, you suffered and so did people you loved because of your choices. How do you reconcile this and learn to trust …
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The Spiritual Woman and Divorcing a Narcissist
You, like me, I bet entered marriage with stars in your eyes and dreams of happy ever after. Sure there would be problems but that’s life and together we can overcome was my theme. Then you discover that your spouse is not right and doesn’t think and feel like you. The cycle of abuse begins and you …
Cognitive Dissonance and the Trauma Bond
Cognitive dissonance? After you’ve done so much hard work and been through the anguish of making a decision about leaving a toxic relationship, what next? It is time for rest, regrouping, reinvesting, and recovery, but do you feel like you are in a battle with your mind? Are you constantly reliving the good memories and longing for …
Personal Transformation
What does personal transformation mean to you? We hear this word a lot. My favorite definition of transformation comes from a spiritual teacher of mine, Caroline Myss. She says that it involves moving from one level of consciousness to another. Just brilliant! Becoming more conscious, said another way — more aware brings vitality, clarity and …
Honoring Self
Think about it… how do you really honor you? Are you honoring self? This is a high calling that many misunderstand. Yes we need to take care of our bodies, be mindful of our thoughts, feel our emotions, and nurture our spirit to live fully and be our healthiest self from a holistic perspective. It …
I Will Treat Myself With Gentle Respect
I will treat myself with gentle respect. Can you say that and really mean it? Does your life show it especially when going through a dark time? Can you stand as the caretaker of your own soul and protect it? We have to create our own peace, don’t we? It is a choice. How do …
The Pain and Danger of Emotional Abuse
Some don’t know that emotional abuse is as damaging as physical abuse. It is an unseen assault on one’s soul. One can experience emotional abuse in a family with a parent, in the workplace with an associate, or in a relationship.
Lessons
“ When the heart grieves for what it has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left” I came upon this anonymous quote the other day and it caught my attention. Every experience and person we encounter blesses us. Even a bad relationship can leave behind something of value. We can learn and heal …