Understanding manipulation tactics is key to helping survivors stay empowered and safe. Dear Colleague, Two concepts every survivor — and provider — needs to understand are gray rocking and bread crumbing. When survivors know what to expect, they can protect their energy, set stronger boundaries, and move forward more confidently. 👉 Resource to Support Your […]
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Healing from narcissistic abuse requires more than time — it demands deep, intentional work. Dear Colleague, Guiding survivors through the effects of narcissistic abuse means understanding the unique ways this trauma lingers. Every survivor deserves to heal at their own pace — and with informed support, lasting recovery is possible. 👉 Resource to Support Your
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Not all abuse leaves bruises — some of the most damaging wounds are invisible. Dear Colleague, Recognizing the signs of emotional abuse is critical when working with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse. By identifying emotional abuse early, we help survivors name their experiences and begin the path to recovery. 👉 Resource to Support
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Curiosity, not assumptions, creates the emotional safety survivors need to truly heal. Dear Colleague, In our work with survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse, the simple act of staying curious can be one of our greatest tools. As providers, cultivating open curiosity strengthens our ability to truly walk alongside survivors in their trauma recovery.
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Survivors often carry the weight of harmful beliefs shaped by abuse—beliefs we have the power to help them rewrite. Dear Colleague, Survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse often carry deeply ingrained beliefs about themselves, born from their trauma. Phrases like “I am powerless” or “I don’t deserve love” may echo in their minds, shaping
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Dear Survivor, How do you know when a relationship is truly building you up or quietly breaking you down? Relationships are meant to be a source of love, safety, and growth. But when you’ve experienced domestic violence or relationship abuse, understanding what a healthy relationship looks like can feel like navigating uncharted waters. It’s not
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April 14, 2025 If you’re anything like me, you start with research. Before exploring deep therapeutic work, I wanted to understand what I was going through. I read anything I could get my hands on, desperate to make sense of my experience. Books became my lifeline. I’d identify, highlight, and reread parts I needed to
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April 14, 2025 Fear can cast a long shadow, often keeping survivors from stepping into the light of their new beginning. Dear Colleague, Starting over is one of the most daunting challenges for survivors of domestic violence and relationship abuse. The very thought of leaving the familiarity of a harmful relationship—even one steeped in pain
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April 3, 2025 When you’re carrying the invisible wounds of abuse, it can feel like no one truly sees your pain, making the road to healing even lonelier. Dear Survivor, Navigating life after enduring domestic violence or relationship abuse is one of the hardest paths anyone could walk. But even more challenging is the feeling
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April 1, 2025 You are stronger than you believe, and your worth is immeasurable. Dear Survivor, After experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse, it’s natural to feel as though your sense of self-worth has been shaken. But you are not defined by what happened to you. Instead, you are defined by the incredible person you
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