7 Steps to Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Be Gentle with Yourself

Be Gentle with Yourself

Last week, I asked my friend Andrea, who just finished the online abuse recover program, on what topic I should do a video. Her response: "Be gentle with yourself."

I wish I could sit down and look you in the eye and tell you to be gentle with yourself.

There's a lot of pain and frustration that goes along with an abusive situation. It's so confusing.

You wonder how you could be so bad to bring out…

Do I Bring Out the Worst in My Abuser?

Do I Bring Out the Worst in My Abuser?

Many people wonder if they bring out the worst in their abuser.

They wonder this for two reasons:

1. Their abuser has…

Inspiring Abuse Survivor: Hannah Hollander

Inspiring Abuse Survivor: Hannah Hollander

Today we're highlighting Hannah Hollander, an inspiring abuse survivor. Hannah is open in sharing her truth about experiencing emotional abuse. We honor all the abuse survivors who share their truth and are helping to end the stigma of abuse. YOU ARE NOT ALONE…

How to Stop Feeling Attached to a Guy Who's Bad for You

How to Stop Feeling Attached to a Guy Who's Bad for You

Are you in a relationship (or starting a relationship) with a guy who's bad for you? How can you stop feeling attached to someone when you're in an unhealthy relationship (even an abusive relationship)? This video will walk you through 4 steps to take so you can break free from an unhealthy relationship and find REAL happiness again.

Elizabeth's Story: Thriving After Abuse

Elizabeth's Story: Thriving After Abuse

When you’re right in the middle of abuse, it’s hard to see anything positive or happy. But believe me, it’s out there. You have to get above the fog of the abuse to see it. Elizabeth’s story about thriving after abuse will help give you hope for happiness and healing…

I Know Why Women Stay

I Know Why Women Stay

Intimate partner violence (domestic abuse) is an issue that affects both women and men. Research indicates that 1 in 4 women in the United States and 1 in 7 men will experience intimate partner violence at some point. Staggering numbers.

Often, the abused partner has a difficult time leaving the relationship and even after they’ve left will get questions like, “Why didn't you leave sooner?” “If it was that bad, why did you stay?”

If only it were that easy.

An abusive relationship is totally incomprehensible to anyone who has never experienced it. It doesn’t make sense that another human being would act the way the abused person describes the abuser to be acting, so they just figure the abused person is exaggerating or did something to bring the abuse on themselves.

The following article will bring clarity to anyone who wonders, “Why did you stay so long if it was so bad?”

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“I know why women stay” This is what my friend said to me…