Healing from sexual abuse is a deeply personal journey, one that requires patience, self-compassion, and a profound reconnection with your own body. Personally, it’s taken me many years to build a foundation of safety when re-connecting to my sexuality. Embodiment felt terrifying for so long because not only did my body hold onto the traumatic memories, but I learned that it was because of having my body that I had to endure sexual trauma. It thus became automatic for me to associate being in my body with being in danger.

This is why so many survivors of sexual abuse opt for dissociation. When the body sustains that level of trauma, that extent of crossed boundaries, it often chooses resignation (a “giving up”). When you can’t fight back, when you can’t flee the situation, what other options do you have? Freezing. Giving up. Going numb can sometimes be the safest option in terms of survival.

Navigating a romantic relationship can be an exhilarating journey, but for some, it becomes a bewildering maze of doubt and confusion when dealing with a narcissistic partner. Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling like you're losing your sanity, doubting yourself, and questioning your judgment. If you feel like you may be in this kind of a relationship yet constantly doubt yourself, here is a checklist of red flags to help you identify if you're dating a narcissist and experiencing narcissistic abuse.

Grooming and coercive control are two insidious tactics used by certain individuals to manipulate and dominate others, often with the intent of exploiting them. In this article, we will explore what grooming is, its signs, and how to recognize and protect yourself and others from this horrible form of manipulation.

Narcissism is often associated with overt behaviours, but there exists a subtler, less visible variant - covert narcissism (also known as vulnerable or shy narcissism). Covert narcissists wield their manipulation in the shadows, making it challenging to recognize their true nature.

Narcissism, as a term, often conjures thought of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), a well-known mental health diagnosis. However, perhaps instead we could emphasize that narcissism exists on a spectrum that extends beyond a formal diagnosis. In this blog post, we'll explore the idea that narcissism can be both a personality characteristic and a diagnosable condition.