What's normal after leaving abuse, what are the stages of healing, and how long does it take?

When betrayal enters a close relationship, you likely feel overwhelmed and spiraling. Learn more about the role of therapy in healing from betrayal trauma.

Practical tips for navigating the grief, shock, and despair that comes from going no-contact or having someone go no-contact with you.

Going no-contact with a family member is a painful decision. Here’s tips for self-care afterward and toward your longterm healing.

Have you heard the term “trauma bond” and wondered if it applies to your relationship? Learn more what trauma bonds are and how to heal them!

Why do you feel so guilty about saying no? Why do you feel selfish if you block out time for self-care? And how do you get to where setting boundaries is something you can do without feeling bad inside?

If you find yourself knowing that you should have healthier boundaries but experiencing anxiety when you think about voicing your needs, standing up for yourself, or saying no to people, let's put the term codependency to the side and talk about fawning for a minute.