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Explore the concept of somatic healing—how Complex PTSD lives in the body, how trauma dysregulates your nervous system, and how reconnecting with your physical self can support deep, lasting recovery.

How self-blame and shame take root in Complex PTSD, how the inner critic is formed in narcissistic relationships, and how to begin softening that voice so you can reclaim compassion for yourself.

Explore what dissociation is, how it manifests in survivors of narcissistic abuse, and how you can begin to gently return to yourself in the aftermath.

For women who have experienced gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and chronic invalidation, hypervigilance becomes a survival mechanism. Explore what hypervigilance really is, how emotional triggers play into it, and what you can do to begin calming your inner alarm system.

Explore how the inner critic develops, how it functions as a symptom of Complex PTSD, and—most importantly—how you can begin to silence it with compassion, boundaries, and healing.

Explore the roles of shame, guilt, and self-blame in the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, how they develop, and how you can begin to release their grip and reclaim your sense of self.

If you’ve ever found yourself spiralling emotionally and wondering, “Where did that come from?”—you may be experiencing an emotional flashback. Understanding what they are, why they happen, and how to manage them is a vital part of the healing journey.

Understanding the connection between narcissistic abuse and C-PTSD is essential for survivors to name their experience, validate their pain, and take the first steps toward meaningful healing.

Unlike PTSD, which is often associated with single, acute traumas, Complex PTSD stems from prolonged, repeated emotional trauma—the kind that slowly erodes your sense of self. In this post, we’ll explore what C-PTSD is, how it differs from PTSD, and why it’s particularly common among survivors of narcissistic abuse.

For many people-pleasers, relationships are built on a dangerous foundation: compliance instead of connection. You mould yourself to others’ expectations, try to be what they want, and avoid conflict at all costs.

Healthy boundaries are not walls—they are bridges to mutual respect and authentic connection. In this post, we’ll break down why boundaries are essential, how to create them with clarity and compassion, and most importantly, how to hold them without guilt.

Explore what it means to reclaim your voice, why your silence serves others more than it serves you, and how to begin speaking up without apology or shame.

Always saying “yes” can seem harmless, even noble, but it often comes at the expense of your energy, time, identity, and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore what people-pleasers often sacrifice and how to begin reclaiming what’s been lost.

Explore why people-pleasers have such difficulty with boundaries. By understanding the emotional and psychological roots of this pattern, you’ll be better equipped to begin untangling yourself from it—and to start setting boundaries that protect your peace and honor your worth.

For those who struggle with codependency and people-pleasing, learning to set boundaries can feel like navigating unfamiliar territory. But establishing clear, compassionate limits is one of the most empowering steps you can take toward reclaiming your autonomy and emotional well-being.

Explore why people-pleasers struggle to set limits, the emotional cost of constant agreement, and how to begin saying “no” with clarity and courage.

Explore how childhood environments and early relationships often shape the foundations of people-pleasing behaviour. We’ll look at the family dynamics that contribute to self-abandonment, the coping strategies children develop to survive, and how those behaviours can quietly follow us into adulthood.

Look beneath the surface of people-pleasing and uncover the emotional toll it takes on those who live it day after day. We’ll explore what it feels like on the inside, how to recognise when you’re abandoning yourself, and how to start showing up more authentically in your life.

The people-pleaser’s dilemma: why saying yes often feels safer than saying no, and how that dynamic can quietly erode your sense of self. We’ll explore the roots of this pattern and provide tools for moving toward healthier self-expression and boundaries.

Explore three essential areas for thriving beyond narcissistic abuse: reclaiming your identity, creating lasting boundaries, and opening yourself up to safe love again.