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 […]
Trauma
Child Sexual Abuse: Risk Factors and Red Flags
Any type of child abuse is reprehensible. But child sexual abuse is unspeakably evil because it destroys the child’s innocence — the most precious thing children possess. And like any true evil, it is cloaked in silence and secrecy. This post intends to shed some light on the issue. It will discuss What is Child […]
Narcissists: Why Do They Trigger Your Childhood Trauma?
The idea that narcissists trigger your childhood trauma may seem odd. Maybe you’re not even aware that any such trauma exists. Read on to find out the exact signs of childhood trauma, and the reason why narcissists can bring it to the surface. What is childhood trauma? When we hear the words “childhood trauma,” we […]
7 Signs You’re In a Toxic Trauma Bond Relationship
A trauma bond is a toxic relationship that is forged out of pain, abuse, and codependency. It’s often a romantic relationship, but it can also be a relationship with a parent, sibling, or even a friend. Similar to Stockholm Syndrome when captives become emotionally attached to their captors, people in abusive relationships become attached (or […]