One of the outcomes of emotional abuse is complete loss of self. An emotional abuser doesn’t want their victim to have any strength that may challenge their own – they feel threatened when their partner owns an identity separate from theirs. It’s one of the primary tactics and purposes for emotional abuse – to take away their victim’s individuality and purpose apart from their own personal gain.
Being kind to ourselves can be so hard sometimes. However, we have to learn to do it. For some people, it’s very easy to be kind to others, but then when it comes to ourselves we say things we wouldn’t dream of saying to another human being. Why is that??
Back in 2020 I had the awesome opportunity to interview a very good friend of mine, Whitney Teel with Wilmington Coastal Doulas, about achieving a major accomplishment despite fears and insecurities. She’s such an inspiration to me, and always has been. I’ve known Whitney for about 15 years and she never ceases to amaze me. Both …
Have you ever felt like a friend or loved one was walking all over you? Maybe you’re feeling like a doormat? Maybe it’s your best friend or your spouse. Perhaps your brother or sister seems to feel entitled to your time and resources. Does your church expect you to be present whenever the doors are …
It can be hard to love ourselves when we are in the throws of challenges that mess with our emotional and mental health, but I want to start by saying you are worth something so magnificent that no words could put a label on it. I know that to be true because God said you …
“You are a horrible communicator” “You don’t communicate with me” “Communication is key” “Our problem is that you don’t communicate” “Communication, communication, communication.” It got to the point where just hearing the word communication is now a borderline trigger for me. I don’t go into full-blown flashbacks over it, but it definitely makes my stomach …
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Previously in Spiritual Abuse Part 1 – Spiritual Abuse Is A Thing I outlined and described specifically what spiritual abuse is and how to spot the signs. I gave some examples of how one is victimized by this type of abuse and how it so easily crushes the victim and traps them in a never-ending cycle …
*deep breath* This one’s a biggy. Please be aware that a section in this blog article may be very sensitive and triggering to some victims/survivors. If you have had sexual trauma and/or PTSD, read with caution, as I mention marital rape in this article. A trigger warning is labeled before and after this section. This article was …
Previously I shared my experience with depression. It’s like a dark, unlit tunnel that surprises you on your beautiful drive through the mountains. Well friends, it’s not just depression that is like this. So are death, broken relationships, unemployment — unforeseen circumstances of any kind that leave you completely blindsided and lost. These are all …
As an individual who suffered from depression for over a decade, I know what it feels like to feel lost and confused and in darkness. I know the pain that you feel when you don’t understand why this is happening. I know the thoughts of “Why can’t I just be happy like everyone else?” “What’s …
