Latest Blogs
In these articles, I explore common questions and challenges faced by women healing from domestic abuse, family violence, and trauma. I hope they will provide you with valuable insights and support. If you feel affected by any of the issues discussed, please don't hesitate to reach out for a compassionate consultation.
When You’ve Had to Mother Without a Map *Parenting after a painful childhood*
When you grew up without a model of safe, nurturing mothering, parenting can bring both love and fear. This piece explores how to mother without a map while grieving what you didn’t receive and learning to trust that your care is enough.
Mother Wounds: How Emotional Neglect Shapes Women
The mother-daughter relationship shapes our earliest understanding of love and safety. When fractured by neglect, criticism, or absence, it creates wounds that echo into adulthood through harsh self-criticism, relationship struggles, and feelings of unworthiness. This blog explores how these "mother wounds" show up in our lives and offers compassionate guidance for healing and reclaiming your authentic voice.
The Cost of Always Being the 'Strong One': Trauma and Hyper-Independence
Sometimes the strength we’re proud of hides a deeper struggle. This blog explores how trauma can lead to hyper-independence, a survival strategy that leaves us isolated and exhausted, and how healing begins when we allow ourselves to receive support. If you’ve always been the “strong one,” this gentle invitation to connection might be just what you need.
Why You Miss Them (Even Though They Hurt You): Understanding Trauma Bonds
Explore why trauma bonds keep you emotionally attached to those who hurt you and how to start healing. Includes signs, recovery steps, and a free reflection guide.
Understanding Toxic Shame: Healing the Wounds of Childhood
Toxic shame is more than just feeling guilty. It’s a deep-rooted belief that you are inherently flawed or unworthy. This blog explores how toxic shame develops, its impact on relationships, and the path to healing through self-compassion and therapy.
Rebuilding After Abuse: Steps to Finding Closure
Healing after a dysfunctional relationship is hard, but with self-compassion, therapy, and understanding the grief process, you can move toward closure and a healthier future.
Why we accept the love we think we deserve
The idea that we only accept the love we believe we deserve is based on how we feel about ourselves, our past experiences, and the influence of society.
The Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves in Relationships
In relationships, it's easy to avoid hard truths by believing lies like "I can help them change" or "If I ignore it, it'll go away." These beliefs only hold us back from genuine, healthy connections. Being honest with ourselves about what we truly need and deserve can lead to more fulfilling, authentic relationships.
Tag Cloud
- Emotional Abuse
- Gaslighting
- Boundaries
- Trauma Recovery
- Toxic Relationship
- Healing After Abuse
- Relationships
- Childhood trauma
- Abusive relationships
- Domestic Violence
- self-esteem
- Attachment Style
- Self-worth
- Self-compassion
- co-dependency
- Self-Care
- Emotional Healing
- trauma bonding
- Healthy Relationships
- Healing from Trauma
- Family Dynamics
- Relationship Dynamics
- Emotional Well-being
- Red Flags
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Relationship Advice
- Cycle of Abuse
- Signs of Toxic Relationships
- Domestic Abuse
- love bombing