The mother-daughter relationship shapes our first sense of love and safety. When it’s marked by neglect, criticism, or absence, it can leave deep “mother wounds” that echo into adulthood as self-doubt and shame. This post explores how those wounds show up and offers compassionate ways to heal and reclaim your voice.

Co-parenting only works when both parents are safe and respectful. For survivors of abuse, that isn’t always possible. This post explores post-separation abuse and how parallel parenting can protect both children and your peace.

Parentification is a hidden form of childhood role reversal that leaves lasting emotional wounds. This post explores how it happens, how it shapes adult relationships, and gentle ways to begin healing.

Do you often feel like the parent in your relationship with your parents? This post explores the traits of emotionally immature parents, how they affect your self-worth and relationships, and gentle ways to heal and move forward.

Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t easy. Trauma bonds, fear, and emotional exhaustion can make breaking free feel impossible. This post explores why survivors stay and how healing and support can help them reclaim their lives.

Emotional abuse often hides behind gestures of love, concern, and care. In Ella’s story, we see how control slowly takes hold and how recovery begins with recognising it.

There is a misunderstanding that needs to be addressed - the concept of 'mutual abuse' in relationships is not accurate and can harm those involved. Almost always, there will be a primary aggressor and primary victim.

It's easy to mix up conflict and abuse, but it's important to understand that while healthy disagreements can foster growth in a relationship, abuse is never acceptable and involves one person harming or excerting control over another.