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Why Cutting Off My Narcissistic Family Was Better Than Any Therapy?

I didn’t heal in therapy. I healed when I walked away from my dysfunctional and toxic family. For 6 months, I sat on couches across from a well-meaning therapist who taught me to “process” my mother’s cruelty and “understand” my sister’s betrayal. I learned fancy terms like “emotional dysregulation” and “trauma bonding.” I practiced breathing … Read more

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How I Handle My Toxic Family Who Play Victim When I Call Them Out?

Let me tell you the part that messed with my head the most: Calling out my toxic family didnโ€™t lead to growth, resolution, or even an honest conversation. Nope. It led to them crying, them telling everyone how hurt they were, and somehow, me being painted as the villain for finally speaking up. For years, … Read more

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How Narcissistic Family Trauma Impacts Your Ability To Trust Others

I tell myself it’s no big deal. That you’re just “too picky.” But deep down, I donโ€™t trust people, and itโ€™s not a personality flaw. Itโ€™s trauma. I grew up walking on eggshells. In a home where love came with conditions and trust felt dangerous, I learned early that being vulnerable often led to pain. … Read more

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Shattering Childhood: 8 Hurtful Things My Toxic Parents Often Say

Growing up with toxic parents is like navigating a minefield. One wrong step, and boom! You’re hit with a barrage of harmful words and actions that can leave lasting scars. It’s tough, and if you’re reading this, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about. Maybe you’ve heard these same toxic phrases, or maybe you’ve … Read more