I’ve said, “Yes” to things I didn’t want to do. I’ve said, “No” to things I…

According to Wikipedia, Patrick Carnes developed this term to describe “the misuse of fear, excitement, sexual…

I sat across from my therapist, as he asked me, “What makes you think you’re not going to end up alone at the end of this?”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The strong woman in me rose up and answered, “Well, I am pretty great.”

It’s normal for those of us who have experienced toxic relationships to forget who we were before the trauma. My wish for you is that you will take a small step forward to bring yourself back to life. That’s why I created this 7-Day Journal to Awaken Hope. Please print it and use it as a way to start your journey toward healing.

I used to make myself small. I kept my thoughts to myself. I didn’t express my opinions. And I definitely didn’t want to talk about my feelings.

If I was quiet and invisible maybe it would be a smooth night. I always made sure everything was perfect, myself included.