trauma
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If you’ve ever felt like you were losing your mind during or after being gaslit, let me be the first to say:You’re not crazy. You’re human. Gaslighting doesn’t just mess with your emotions—it literally messes with your brain. The confusion, the second-guessing, the anxiety, the fog? That’s not weakness. That’s your nervous system reacting to
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Let’s set the scene. You’re in a conversation—maybe with your partner, a friend, a parent—and you bring something up that bothered you. Nothing dramatic. Just a “Hey, when you said that thing earlier, it kinda hurt.” And suddenly, the room shifts. They laugh. They roll their eyes. They say, “That never happened,” or, “You’re being
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Hey beautiful soul, welcome back. If you’ve ever been told to “get over it” or that “it’s just words,” I want you to know something: they were wrong. Words matter.Words shape us.Words can build us up—or break us down. And today, we’re going to talk about how verbal abuse can leave real, lasting impacts—not just
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Hey there, friend. Today, we’re starting a 7-day journey—one that’s all about healing, reclaiming your power, and finally putting words to what’s been weighing you down. And where better to begin than talking about verbal abuse—because let’s be honest, a lot of people still don’t understand what it actually looks like. So, let’s break it
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You made it to Day 7. That means something big: you’ve been doing the work. You’ve unpacked what love bombing is, how it shows up, how it morphs into control, and how hard it is to let go—even when you know the truth. Now comes one of the hardest and most beautiful parts of healing:
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So, you’ve made it through the whirlwind. The charm, the chaos, the crash. Maybe you’ve left. Maybe you’re still untangling yourself emotionally or physically. Maybe you’re somewhere in between. No matter where you are on the path, one thing is true: healing after love bombing is a process. A messy, nonlinear, often exhausting one. But
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So here you are: you’ve identified the pattern, the red flags, the manipulation. You’ve named the love bombing for what it was. And yet…a part of you still misses them. Still wonders what if. Still hopes maybe they’ll change. If that’s you, please breathe in and hear this: You are not weak. You are not
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Love bombing can feel like the start of a fairytale, but isn’t kindness—it’s a strategy. Abusers use it to: 1. To Fast-Track Emotional Dependence Abusers use love bombing to create a fast, intense emotional connection. This emotional “high” makes it easier for them to: “We’re meant to be. I’ve never felt this way before.”When someone
A Day in the Life of Me 