Category: Healing
Healing After Domestic Violence
Domestic violence leaves wounds that are not always visible. The bruises may heal, the threats may end, and the relationship may be over, yet fear, broken trust, shame, and painful memories can remain for years. Healing after domestic violence takes far longer than escaping the abuse. I know because I lived it. For more than…
Domestic Violence Questions Every Survivor Asks
Domestic violence leaves survivors with questions that don’t disappear overnight. Some questions come immediately after the abuse ends. Others surface months or even years later as healing begins. I know because I asked many of these same questions myself. After surviving more than three years of domestic violence, I spent years trying to understand what…
Love is Action Not a Feeling
Love is action, not a feeling, and the actions of a man (or woman) tell you he (or she) loves you. Words can change on a whim, but his (or her) consistent actions of devotion and support tell you he (or she) loves you. When a man’s (or woman’s) words always match his (or her)…
5 Ways to Prevent a Toxic Relationship with Drama
What is a toxic relationship with drama? Toxic relationships develop when one or both people are mentally unhealthy and emotionally unstable. When a relationship starts on shaky ground, the toxicity identified by excessive drama increases unhealthy behavior patterns (passive aggression, manipulation, jealousy, etc.). These harmful behaviors create a toxic situation with emotional highs and heartfelt…