Abuse Journal

Category: Healing

Learn to identify emotional and psychological trauma from childhood experiences to renew your mental and emotional health.

  • 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) actions, and his (or her) actions always profess love for you, they won’t change daily; they are constant every day.

    It’s difficult to see our blind spots when looking for a partner to share our lives with. Our longing for love overshadows our judgment and allows us to justify and accept the poor actions of a potential new partner.

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  • 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 lows. As the anxiety builds, you feel extreme love and hate and express deep sorrow and forgiveness. 

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  • Why You Need Love and Compassion to Heal

    Have you ever missed the opportunity to give someone the love and compassion to heal? If so, you know the heartbreak that comes after your actions. I wept at the missed opportunity. 

    Why do people miss this chance? 

    I’ve learned that personal experiences impact our actions and reactions toward others. I let emotional afflictions get in the way of expressing the love and compassion needed to heal. But there is hope. 

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