A journey of healing, rising, and stepping fully into the woman I’ve become. I gave up so many parts of myself this past year in the name of peace. I made sacrifices for a fictional future—and spoiler alert: it was never peaceful or real (turns out delusion isn’t a shared vision board). But I didn’t […]
Becoming Her: The Return to My Own Power. Read More »
There comes a moment—maybe not a grand “Aha” moment but a quiet uprising—when everything inside you whispers (or roars), “Enough.” It usually doesn’t happen all at once. It unfolds in layers: a boundary here, a realization there, a tiny rebellion in the form of standing up for yourself and not cowering away. And eventually, you
When a Narcissist Can’t Control You Anymore—Cue the Meltdown Read More »
As I’ve progressed through this healing journey, I’ve been introduced to a range of terms—trauma bond, trauma, stressors, and triggers. Initially, it was overwhelming to differentiate between them, let alone identify which ones applied to me. What did all of this mean? How could I prevent these patterns from continuing? Before my toxic relationship even
Understanding Trauma, Triggers, and Growth: A Look at Where I Am Today Read More »
When a narcissist discards you, it can feel like the floor has been ripped out from beneath your life. One moment, you’re in what seems like a passionate connection—and the next, they’re gone. No explanation. No closure. Just silence. Then comes the aftermath: a flood of unpredictable messages at all hours. Some are full of
From Discard to Discovery: Healing After Narcissistic Abuse Read More »
In healthy relationships, transparency is often praised as a cornerstone of trust. But what happens when “transparency” is used not to build connection, but to control, monitor, and manipulate? Many people find themselves in relationships where a partner demands access to their digital devices, monitors conversations, or insists on knowing every password. Though this might
Digital Deceit: How Narcissists Weaponize Transparency in Relationships Read More »
Looking back, the entire timeline followed a pattern I didn’t recognize until it was too late. If you’re wondering whether you’re in a similar situation, here’s what a narcissistic relationship felt like to me over the span of 11 months. Month 1: Love Bombing It started like a dream. He was charming, attentive, affectionate. He
What 11 Months with a Narcissist Looked Like (For Me): From Love Bombing to Discard Read More »
This series is part of my healing. It’s a deeply personal reflection on a relationship I was in with someone who, from my perspective and through the support of therapy, I’ve come to believe may have shown narcissistic traits or patterns. I’m not a psychologist, and I’m not here to diagnose anyone. I’m simply sharing
A Journey of Healing: My Experience and Recovery from a Relationship That Changed Me Read More »
I had a tough phone call last night. I felt bullied and intimidated—pressured not to share my recent experiences and emotions as part of my healing journey. But here’s the truth: I need to rebuild myself after the emotional and mental abuse I endured over the past year. Writing is therapeutic for me. It helps
My Healing, My Voice Read More »
