Why friends pull away after abuse?
Nobody really warns you about the friend group fallout after narcissistic abuse. Or the family fallout. Or the weird, quiet social isolation that happens after you finally leave a coercive…
I’ll never need anyone again: Hyper-independence after narcissistic abuse
There’s a phase that almost every survivor of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, betrayal, or high-control relationships goes through at some point. It's the hyper-independence after narcissistic abuse. Let's talk about…
Why peace feels boring after narcissistic abuse (and what’s actually happening)
Today we’re talking about something that comes up all the time but almost no one prepares you for. Why peace feels boring after narcissistic abuse? Not peaceful. Not relieving. Not…
Who am I without him? Rebuilding identity after narcissistic abuse
If you’ve ever left a relationship and found yourself thinking “who am I without him?”, you are not broken, lost, or doing healing wrong. This question shows up constantly in…
When medical gaslighting feels like a second abuse
Medical gaslighting after narcissistic abuse is one of the most disorienting and exhausting experiences a woman can go through. When you’ve already been conditioned to doubt your reality in relationships…
You were never crazy, your body always knew the truth
Healing from narcissistic abuse is not a straight line, and for many women it starts in the smallest, most unexpected moments. In this episode of The Messy Middle, we explore…
Forgiving after abuse: Should you forgive to heal?
Let's talk about forgiving after abuse. It is a must to forgive to heal? Is forgiving a part of healing journey? And what to do if you don't see forgiving…
Understanding abuse dynamics
If you’ve been doing the work… reading the books, going to therapy, trying to “move on”… and still feel stuck, confused, or somehow responsible for what happened to you, understanding…
A guide to somatic healing after abuse
Have you ever said to yourself, I know better. So why the fuck am I still doing this? It's time to explore the somatic healing after abuse. You have…
Why boundaries feel dangerous after narcissistic abuse
When most people hear the word "boundaries," they picture a Pinterest quote. A TikTok affirmation. Someone confidently saying no without guilt. Let's talk about why boundaries feel dangerous after narcissistic…
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