Daddy issues…when you hear the term, what comes to mind? Do you see an emotionally erratic woman? Or maybe someone promiscuous, insecure, needy? Along with “damaged goods,” “daddy issues” is one of the most offensive things one can say about a woman. It’s a way to make light of her history of trauma. It’s also […]
Healing & Recovery
10 Common Character Traits Imprinted by an Abusive Parent
Do you ever wonder why you are the way you are? Why do you do the things you do? Why is it so hard for you to lead a “normal” life, unburdened by mental struggles? You might be surprised to learn that character traits you thought were personal flaws aren’t actually your fault. They could […]
7 Steps to Healing After Child Sexual Abuse by a Grandfather
Did you experience sexual abuse at the hands of your grandfather? Over the years of writing this blog, a number of women shared with me their stories of being sexually abused by their grandparent. At first, these stories stood out as bizarre and shocking. But the more I learned, the more I realized that grandfather […]
How to Heal From Verbal and Emotional Abuse
If you’ve been affected by verbal or emotional abuse, you may be wondering: how do I heal and move past it? That’s not easy because the wounds from emotional abuse are invisible. “There is no scar tissue to stretch, no bruises to yellow and heal, no gaping wound to point to. In spite of their […]
Avoid These 10 Mistakes When Going No Contact with a Narcissist
Did you recently go no contact with a narcissist, or think of doing it? You’ve got the right idea. Going no contact is probably the most effective way to escape the claws of a narcissist. However, it’s not as easy as blocking his number. The narcissist isn’t the “if you love somebody set them free” […]
How to Start an Emotional Abuse Recovery Blog
Are you passionate about psychology? Do you have personal experience with difficult relationships or people? Do you want to help others heal from the past and become their best selves? Then consider starting your own emotional abuse recovery blog. That’s how it started for me, and I want to inspire you to do the same. […]