Sometimes healing feels lonelier than being hurt. Dear Survivor, There’s a quiet grief that doesn’t get talked about enough: the loneliness that shows up after you finally see the truth. At first, awakening to realizing it is abuse can feel like relief. The fog lifts. The confusion starts to clear. But then something unexpected happens. […]
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Sometimes even our most encouraging words can leave survivors of abusive relationship feeling unseen. Dear Colleague, Empowering language can become a burden when survivors are not ready to carry it. Phrases like “you’re so strong” or “you’ve got this” are meant to uplift, but they can land as expectations. Survivors may feel they have to
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Your pain is part of your story — but it is not the end of it. Dear Survivor, One of the cruelest lies abuse leaves behind is this: you are broken beyond repair. When you survive narcissistic abuse or an abusive relationship, you may carry shame so deep it feels fused to your bones. You
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You deserve peace, freedom, and a life centered on you. Dear Survivor, Whether you are in an abusive relationship, recovering from narcissistic abuse or just navigating a world where your partner’s actions have you questioning yourself, this article is for you. It’s common to feel caught up in watching what a current or former partner
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April 9, 2025 Hello Survivor, First, I want to take a moment to honor the remarkable step you’ve taken by leaving an abusive relationship. That takes courage, strength, and resilience. You might now be in a place where the external harm has ceased, but if you’re struggling with harsh self-talk or lingering doubts, know that
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