When the Narcissist Blames You for Reacting to their Toxic Behavior.
I was chatting with my friend as we stood in his kitchen when his wife suddenly walked in and unleashed her frustration on him right in front of me. His…
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The Power of the Cadence
The Power of the Cadence: The same rhythm that broke you down can build you back up. I meet with a 32-year-old Marine veteran who sits in silence, shoulders rigid,…
Blame Shifting.
When Every Distorted Mirror Becomes a Weapon C-PTSD You are trying to figure out how a simple question about a phone call turned into you apologizing for being “paranoid,” “controlling,”…
This article provides a deep dive into the neuroscience of trauma responses.
If you opened this Substack, chances are you know what it feels like when your nervous system hijacks your day. Maybe it happened this morning: a sound, a tone of…
Why do we tend to be cruelest to the people we love the most?
The Puzzle of Love and Cruelty Why Do We Hurt the Ones Who Care for Us Most? You’ve been there.The words are out before you even think.Sharp.Cutting.And they’re aimed directly…
C-PTSD and PTSD in Males and Females as a Result of Dismissive Avoidant Attachment.
A Complex Interplay It starts quietly.One day you wake up and realize you’ve been holding your breath for years, tiptoeing through conversations, editing your emotions before they escape your lips,…
When Love feels like chasing Shadows
Recognizing and Escaping Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment The rain had been falling for hours, soft but relentless, blurring the city lights outside her window. She stared at her phone again; still no…
Self-sabotage: The act of becoming one's own worst enemy
You’re standing at the edge of something beautiful, a new relationship, a dream job, or maybe just a moment of peace. Then, like a reflex you can’t control, you throw…
The Effects of Bullying and Verbal and Physical Abuse.
The Invisible Chains That Bind Us Small and defenseless, a child’s body is learning to bear the impact of words that penetrate deeper than any blade. Fists leave marks not…
Narcissistic Abuse & PTSD
Narcissistic Abuse & PTSD: Rebuilding After Psychological War The Battle Behind Closed Doors “How does a PTSD sufferer end the psychological war?” Imagine waking up each morning with your heart…