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Emotional Abuse

Who are you when you're not in a toxic relationship?

  • July 30, 2021
  • Codependency, Emotional Abuse, Guilt, Manipulation, Narcissism, Podcast Episode, Relationships, self-esteem, self-worth
Every wonderful aspect of you can diminish when you are with a toxic person. They find ways to convince you that you are unworthy and unlovable so that you...
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Is there an easy way to help someone understand they are being emotionally abusive?

  • July 11, 2021
  • Boundaries, Control, Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, Podcast Episode, Relationships
If you told a “normal” person they were being emotionally abusive, you’d think they’d back off and re-evaluate their behavior. After all, people who care about you don’t want...
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Some people would rather hurt you than be vulnerable with you

  • July 11, 2021
  • Boundaries, Control, Emotional Abuse, lying, Manipulation, Podcast Episode, Relationships
Some people become highly defensive or offensive when they want to hide something from you, or lie to you, or don’t want to be vulnerable with you, because it’s...
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Knowing the difference between emotional abuse and normal relationship difficulties

  • June 17, 2021
  • Boundaries, Control, Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, Podcast Episode, Relationships
The two sides of emotional abuse are the perpetrator and the victim. Sometimes the victim can’t tell if there’s abusive behavior or just normal relationship difficulties. Sometimes the hurtful...
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How many times does someone have to hurt you before you decide enough is enough?

  • June 11, 2021
  • Crazymaking, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Guilt, lying, Manipulation, Podcast Episode
There’s a point when there has been enough abusive behavior where you decide you’re no longer going to stand for it and it’s time to take the next right...
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Letting hurtful words or threatening comments become the new normal

  • May 19, 2021
  • Codependency, Control, Crazymaking, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Guilt, Manipulation, Podcast Episode, Relationships
When you’re around those who always put you down with hurtful words or threats that they’ll never talk to you again, but they never follow through with it, it...
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When you feel guilty for leaving an emotionally abusive person

Six reasons you may feel guilty about leaving an emotionally abusive person

  • April 30, 2021
  • Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Guilt, Podcast Episode, Relationships, self-esteem, self-worth
If you’ve considered leaving an emotionally abusive person but guilt has stopped you from making an exit, make sure that guilt is justified and not implanted or based on...
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Don't let emotional abuse take your decisions away

  • April 15, 2021
  • Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Healing, Podcast Episode, Relationships
Sometimes in an emotionally abusive relationship, you have a big decision to make. That decision may be to leave, or perhaps you want to stand up and honor yourself....
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What's acceptable behavior in the relationship?

What's acceptable behavior in the relationship

  • April 15, 2021
  • Arguments, Boundaries, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, lying, Podcast Episode, Relationships
When a relationship is difficult, it’s helpful to have an established baseline of acceptable behavior. If you don’t know what is acceptable and what isn’t, how can you possibly...
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Is it reactive abuse or a normal response to emotionally abusive behavior?

  • March 18, 2021
  • Anger, Arguments, Boundaries, Crazymaking, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Podcast Episode
“Am I the abuser?” It’s a question I get a lot. In this article, I’ll share what reactive abuse is and how you can be pushed to the limit...
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