Do What You Love and Be Who You LoveWhen clients ask me how they can heal after experiencing prolonged relational trauma, the first thing I often ask is one of the simplest…Jul 14Jul 14
Narcissistic Injury and the Rage That FollowsAs my readers know, I hate to use the word “narcissistic” in my articles, because it’s such an over-used and misunderstood term. We can’t…Jun 4Jun 4
The Making of a NarcissistControlling and manipulative behaviors don’t have to be intergenerational.Apr 21Apr 21
Physical Abuse Isn’t Always ObviousOther forms of physical abuse include scaring a victim by driving recklessly, blocking doorways, mistreatment of pets, and more.Mar 22Mar 22
An Abuse Dictionary: Terms You Need to KnowIn my articles and on my website, I use a variety of terms to describe the crazy, traumatic, and often dehumanizing tactics deployed by an…Mar 8Mar 8
Thawing from the Freeze of TraumaI’m floored. I’m shell-shocked. The world has changed color, taking on a dusky hue, a war-torn look discoloring everything and everyone…Feb 24Feb 24
What’s Going On With Me? Reactive Abuse and RemorseWhat it is, and why professionals hesitate to call it “abuse”Nov 4, 2023Nov 4, 2023
Anger as a Trauma Response: Why it Happens and How to ManageWe need anger in order to be fully human. The key is expressing our anger in an ordered, healthy way.Nov 1, 20231Nov 1, 20231
Rosary Campaign for Peaceful Homes: Preparing for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthOn our liturgical calendar, the month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, with October 7 as the Memorial of Our Lady of Rosary and…Sep 6, 2023Sep 6, 2023
How to Recognize Domestic AbuseOne of the things I’ve learned after over a decade of working in the field of domestic abuse recovery — as both a survior and now a…Aug 27, 2023Aug 27, 2023