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…
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…
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…
Why you don’t trust your intuition after abuse anymore
Intuition. We all have it. But if you have experienced emotional abuse, gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, or any kind of controlling relationship, there is a real chance you were trained not…
Breaking the cycle after growing up in abuse
Is to possible to break the generational trauma? Let's discuss breaking the cycle after growing up in abuse. Or listen to the full episode here: This episode is a…
How to silence the the inner critic, the voice that says ¨You’re not enough¨
Today, we’re getting real about that vicious little voice in your head. The one that says you’re not smart enough. You’ll mess it all up. Everyone’s laughing at you. How…