Self-care After Leaving a Toxic Relationship, blog post, Flourishing Hope Counseling, Kingsville, Texas
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Self-Care After Leaving a Toxic Relationship

Sometimes even when you decide to leave a toxic relationship you still grieve the experience. Grief and loss are not only extended to the loss of friends, family, and pets. You can experience an intense period of grief over the loss of anything of value to you. If you are in the beginning stages of… Continue reading Self-Care After Leaving a Toxic Relationship

How-to-Stop-Going-Back-to-a-Toxic-Relationship, blog post, Flourishing Hope Counseling, Kingsville, Texas
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

How to Stop Going Back to a Toxic Relationship

When you are struggling to stay away from someone you once felt so connected to, it is one of the hardest things to do. The memories keep you longing for what could have been, but you can’t escape the reality of what has happened between you two. Although your heart may break, and you can’t… Continue reading How to Stop Going Back to a Toxic Relationship

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How to Respond to Gaslighting from a Narcissist (UPDATED)

Gaslighting is a form of narcissistic abuse. It is a mental and emotional manipulation where the abuser (the narcissist) works to make you doubt yourself. This causes confusion. Gaslighting makes you question yourself and your reality. Many survivors will start to question what is real. It leaves you emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted. Being lost… Continue reading How to Respond to Gaslighting from a Narcissist (UPDATED)