Hope when there was none

What does a Cerebral Narcissist look like? This person is highly intelligent. They are well liked, fit in very well, people trust them, and they're usually in positions of power. Listen in for more! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is t...

So what is a somatic narcissist? This is someone that is focused on appearance, food, fitness, and weight. They care about their own needs. Need to seek out side approval and more! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness,...

Dealing with a narcissist can be hard it can be very frustrating, stressful, and sometimes hard to prove. These people might come across as really good natured, fun, and they play a victim really well. So here's some of the signs to look out for. Someone that is self-absorbed, lack empathy, pretend they are important and more. Do you know someone that sounds like this? Someone out there needs to k...

Mental abuse can be really hard to prove in court but it is real! What does it look like? You may see: gaslighting, angry outburst, neglecting your needs, dictating how you act, accusing you of cheating and lying, love bombing, and more! Have you experienced any of these? Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone tra...

After leaving an abusive relationship consider seeking counseling for your children. Look out for signs that they are struggling. They may exhibit health issues, self-harm, suicidal behavior, promiscuous, and more. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to he...

Have you been itching to tell your story?  Sharing can be as simple as just telling someone that you trust.  If you feel a calling to go bigger join Toastmasters, FB LIGHTbeamers there is a page and free Community for tips and techniques for sharing.  Reach out to groups, schools, or organizations.  There is also the virtual world! Find and follow people and podcasts that reson...

Am I ready to date? Ask yourself these questions-  Do I... Trust my gut? Feel lonely? Feel that I need to be rescued? Feel fulfilled with how my life is or that I need someone to fill that void? Am I continuing to do inner work? Do I know the Red flags of abuse?  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone tr...

Healing takes time and looks different for everyone. You may experience these and more: Nightmares, health issues or health issues may begin becoming less, hypervigilant, low self-esteem, fear of getting into new relationships, trust issues, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, guilt, grief, and shame. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a pare...

If you are asking then you aren't! Here are some things to check yourself for: Do you monitor your partners social media, texts, calls, etc... Do you need to know where they are all the time? Do you want passwords to everything they are on? If you answered "Yes" to these and to any mentioned in the Reel you should consider taking a hard look at why you are doing this. Is it from past trust issues?...

Co-parenting with an abuser can be hard. They will try their best to regain control and further abuse you. If you need more tips or suggestions send me a message privately or comment below stay safe. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is...

Pet abuse is a topic that is not talked about often when talking about domestic abuse. But it is one of the most common reasons victims stay with their abuser. Let's dive into what to look out for. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to...

Abuse can look like self-harm, changes in behavior, bed wetting and more! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share my sto...

How long does it take to heal? Healing takes many forms and timelines. A lot depends on how you proceed and what tools you use. If you need suggestions comment or message me privately. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awaren...

Is there anyone in your family that's toxic? Or maybe your family is siding with your abuser after you've left him or her? Let's dive into this and more on today's episode. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer e...

What's Spiritual abuse? It can look like withholding medication or medical treatment, twisting scripture, and more! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas an...

Visitation exchanges can a time of a well-planned scheme to harm a victim. Take steps to protect yourself during these exchanges or parenting time. Arrive early, make the exchange quick, keep a log of how it went, and listen on for more ideas. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationsh...

Have you experienced cyber abuse? It looks like stealing your identity, sexting, starting rumors, stalking you online, and more! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotion...

Have you heard any of these before? Gaslighting is when a person makes you doubt your sanity! They can accuse you of things that they did. They can turn others against you. They say you are crazy and you can feel that you are!  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need...

Emotional abuse can be hard to prove in court but it can look like this: Giving you the silent treatment, criticizing you, judging, and more! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others...

This isn't a simple answer and also some abusers can be very covert and so you won't know until you're an abusive situation possibly until after you're in it. You are not to blame. You can start recovering by doing some inner work. If you need some tips message me privately. So, are you a fixer? Do you have a past that has trauma? Do you set clear expectations in your relationships? These and more...

Verbal abuse can look like: Name calling, Blaming, Criticizing, and more! Have you experienced this?  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domesti...

Trigger warning! Sexual abuse can be hard to talk about. Victims can experience a wide range of unwanted assaults. It may become difficult for a victim to develop trust with intimate partners. Here are a few examples of what it can look like. If you relate to any of these please contact a shelter, counselor, or law enforcement. If you need to talk I am happy to hold space for you. Someone out ther...

Why doesn't he or she just leave?! There are many reasons why a person stays. Some may not seem rational to you but these are valid reasons why a person stays. There is fear of change, fear of harm or that the abuser may harm themselves, and more! #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticabuse #toxicrelationship Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you a...

Abuse can look like pinching, slapping, punching, restraining, and more. Have you experienced this?  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic...

Domestic abuse impacts every age sex, religious background, and nationality it does not discriminate. Throughout the month of October I'll be breaking down what the types of abuse are as well as healing tools and Survivor stories. Have you been impacted by abuse? Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in a...