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  • Controlled woman with male hand covering her mouth

    Breaking Free from Control: How to Reclaim Your Power and Peace

    October 26, 2023 / No Comments

    Control can be a silent prison—one that steals your freedom, confidence, and peace. But you have the power to break free. Discover how to reclaim your life and live on your own terms.

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  • No Trophy Wife

    Why Narcissists Seek a Trophy Wife: Understanding Their Need for Validation

    September 2, 2023 / No Comments

    Narcissists are obsessed with appearances, and for many, a trophy wife becomes the ultimate symbol of status and control. But beneath the surface, this pursuit is a desperate need for validation. Understanding their motives can help you break free.

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  • Scared LIttle Deer

    Deer in Headlights: How Narcissistic Manipulation Leaves You Paralyzed

    July 9, 2023 / No Comments

    Feeling frozen, confused, and unable to respond? It’s the "deer in headlights" effect of narcissistic manipulation—leaving you paralyzed by their toxic tactics.

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  • Blame-Shifting - woman crouched down against a brick wall

    Narcissistic Blame Shifting: Recognize the Tactic and Reclaim Your Reality

    July 7, 2023 / No Comments

    Blame shifting is a favorite tactic of narcissists—turning every problem into your fault. But recognizing it is the first step to breaking free.

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  • Gaslighting coiled snake

    Effects of Gaslighting

    June 20, 2023 / No Comments

    Gaslighting doesn’t start with fire—it starts with doubt. Little by little, your truth gets rewritten until you no longer trust your own mind. But the moment you name it, you start to take your power back.

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  • Rocked Me Like a Hurricane

    Like a Hurricane

    June 20, 2023 / No Comments

    Life hit like a hurricane—sudden, violent, and loud. But in the eye of that storm, I found silence, strength, and the start of healing. This isn’t just about surviving chaos—it’s about rising through it."

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  • Prey - spider devouring its prey

    Nothing But Prey: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse and Reclaiming Your Strength

    June 14, 2023 / No Comments

    To a narcissist, you’re nothing but prey—a target for their manipulation, control, and deceit. But you are so much more. It’s time to reclaim your strength.

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  • Red Dress flowing behind a woman running down the road

    You Are Not The “New” Me

    June 12, 2023 / No Comments

    You cannot be replaced. You are uniquely you—full of strength, resilience, and a story all your own. It's time to embrace your worth and refuse to be compared.

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  • How not to drown

    Breathing Underwater – How Not To Drown

    April 24, 2023 / No Comments

    Life has a way of pulling us under, of making us feel like we’re drowning in the chaos, pain, and heartache. But what if I told you there’s a way to breathe even beneath the waves? This is your invitation to discover hope, healing, and the strength to keep going.

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    Breaking the Silence: My Journey After Narcissistic Abuse

    February 13, 2023 / No Comments

    This blog is long overdue — not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because for so long, I didn’t know how to say it. I’ve been carrying pieces of this story for years, some too painful to look at, others buried so deep I forgot they were even mine. For 23 years, I lived in a relationship that slowly chipped away at who I was. And even now, three years post-divorce, I still find myself picking up the remnants of who I used to be. You don’t just walk away from narcissistic abuse and feel whole again. You walk away questioning everything — your worth, your voice, your…

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