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I Was Afraid of Peace Because I Thought It Meant Danger

Relationship Abuse / Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S

Sometimes silence feels more threatening than chaos. Dear Survivor, One woman I worked with described how anxious she felt in her first healthy relationship. There were no raised voices, no sudden mood swings, no punishments for speaking her mind. On the outside, everything looked calm. But inside, she was panicked. Her body could not relax, […]

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Signs of Healthy Relationships vs. Toxic Patterns

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