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Hoovering: Why They Come Back and How to Stay Free
You’ve broken free. You’ve walked away from the chaos, the control, and the pain. Just when you begin to breathe again—there it is: the...
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1 day ago


Turning Pain Into Power: Thriving Beyond Abuse
BUY TODAY Surviving domestic violence or narcissistic abuse leaves scars—some visible, most invisible. For a while, it may feel like your...
lovesdreflection
2 days ago
Managing Triggers Without Letting Them Control You
Healing after domestic violence or narcissistic abuse is not a straight path. Even when you feel strong, safe, and free, something as...
lovesdreflection
3 days ago
The Narcissist’s Playbook: Recognizing the Tactics They Use
If you’ve ever been tangled in a relationship with a narcissist, you know it feels like being trapped in a game you never agreed to play....
lovesdreflection
4 days ago
Healing Through Creativity: Art, Writing, and Music as Therapy
When you’ve lived through domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, healing isn’t only about talking through the pain. Sometimes words...
lovesdreflection
5 days ago
Rewiring the Brain After Narcissistic Gaslighting
Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of abuse. When you’ve been with a narcissist, you’re not just dealing with insults or...
lovesdreflection
6 days ago


The Power of Small Victories in Recovery
When you’re healing from domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, recovery can feel overwhelming. You want to wake up one day and feel...
lovesdreflection
Sep 11


Rebuilding Confidence When It’s Been Torn Down
Abuse doesn’t just bruise the body; it dismantles the soul. Survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse often walk away free...
lovesdreflection
Sep 10


What Moments of Abuse Do I Need to Release From My Memory Today?
Survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse carry memories like invisible weights. Some are sharp and jagged, an insult, a...
lovesdreflection
Sep 9


What Lies Did My Abuser Tell Me, and What Is the Truth I Choose to Believe Instead?
Abuse isn’t just physical or emotional, it’s psychological. One of the cruelest tactics abusers use is planting lies in your mind until...
lovesdreflection
Sep 8


How to Stop the Cycle of Rumination and Overthinking
If you’ve survived domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, your mind has likely become a battlefield. Even after leaving, you may find...
lovesdreflection
Sep 7


Thriving After Breaking Free: Finding Happiness Beyond Domestic Violence
Leaving a domestic violence relationship is one of the most courageous steps a person can take. It’s not just walking away from abuse, it...
lovesdreflection
Sep 6


From Anxiety to Peace: Coping Strategies After Abuse
Surviving domestic violence or narcissistic abuse doesn’t mean the struggle ends when you leave. For many survivors, the real battle...
lovesdreflection
Sep 5


What Strengths Helped Me Survive That I Can Now Use to Thrive?
When you’ve lived through domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, survival often feels like your only achievement. But here’s the truth:...
lovesdreflection
Sep 4


Breaking Trauma Bonds: Understanding Why You Still Miss Your Abuser
One of the most confusing parts of leaving an abusive or narcissistic relationship is this: You escaped, you know they hurt you, you’ve...
lovesdreflection
Sep 3


A Letter to My Past Self: What I Wish I Could Have Said During the Abuse
Sometimes I imagine sitting down with the version of me who was still stuck in that relationship—the one who was hurting, doubting, and...
lovesdreflection
Sep 2


From Grief to Power: Rising After Narcissistic Abuse
Grief after leaving a narcissistic, abusive relationship is real. It’s heavy, it’s raw, and it can feel endless. But here is the truth:...
lovesdreflection
Sep 1


The Difference Between Healthy Love and Trauma Bonding
If you have survived domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, you know how messy love can feel. One of the hardest parts of healing is...
lovesdreflection
Aug 31
Grieving After a Narcissistic Domestic Violence Relationship
When you leave a relationship with a narcissist, the outside world often expects you to feel instant relief. You’re free, you’ve escaped,...
lovesdreflection
Aug 30


Staying Calm and Confident When Dealing With a Narcissist
If you have ever dealt with a narcissist, you know it can feel like standing in the middle of a storm. They thrive on control, push...
lovesdreflection
Aug 27
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