Shame doesn’t just live in your thoughts; it shapes how you react, relate, and protect yourself. This blog explores the four common shame archetypes that develop after trauma or emotionally unsafe relationships.

Emotional abuse is often subtle, slow, and easy to minimise, especially when you still care about the person hurting you. If you’ve been doubting your memory, questioning your reactions, or wondering whether something feels “off,” this guide helps you recognise the signs, understand the impact on your nervous system, and begin trusting yourself again.

When a partner shuts down, it can feel confusing and lonely. Often, this withdrawal comes from overwhelm or anxiety, not a lack of love. Learn how to understand the freeze response, offer space without losing connection, and rebuild emotional safety together.

Emotional and psychological abuse don’t leave bruises, but they change your body, mind, and sense of self. Learn why it’s so hard to name, how it rewires your nervous system, and what healing can look like.

Trauma bonds make it feel impossible to leave someone who hurts you. This article explains the cycle, the nervous-system wiring behind the attachment, and gentle steps toward breaking free.

Trauma bonds make it feel impossible to leave someone who hurts you. This article explains the cycle, the nervous-system wiring behind the attachment, and gentle steps toward breaking free.

When your abusive ex enters a new relationship, it can stir up fear, guilt, and moral questions. This article explores how to protect others without risking your own safety.

Have you ever felt drained by a relationship where one person’s insecurity always takes centre stage?
Vulnerable narcissism doesn’t look like boasting or grandiosity; it often shows up as hypersensitivity, emotional fragility, and a constant need for reassurance. This post explores the emotional push–pull of these dynamics, and why they can leave you feeling confused, exhausted, and doubting yourself.

You watched the bodycam footage and something stirred in you. Maybe you recognised the way Gabby apologised, taking all the blame. This article explores the warning signs of coercive control that often remain invisible, even when distress is plain to see, and what understanding these patterns can offer when you're seeking clarity or safety.