7 Warning Signs Of Passive Aggression
Passive aggression is a sneaky way to hide outright war. Every war, bar brawl or playground smackdown ever fought has resulted from our habit of...
Relationships
Relationships Relationships are often affected by addiction, but the lessons of recovery can help make all relationships more healthy. Here’s your go to section for relationship articles.
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4 Stages Of Abuse Escalate Danger
I didn’t know there were four stages of abuse, so I couldn’t escape. For so much of my life I lived with the unknown: walking...
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What Is Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse in relationships is more common than we would like to admit. If we’re going to be realistic about it, abusive relationships are rampant. 1...
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7 Sneaky Ways Abusive Behavior Controls You
Abusive behavior is a complex dance that controls your every move. Are you lavished with love one minute and raged at the next? Do you...
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When The Men Are Abused
Men are abused at an alarming rate and often do not seek help. This is Eric’s story of abuse. Eric and Andrea seemed like a...
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19 Symptoms Of Emotional Abuse For People In Denial
When substance abuse disorder enters our loved one’s life, denying their substance abuse and the emotional abuse that goes with it is never far behind....
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Why Detachment Empowers
In recovery we talk about letting go and detaching, but we don’t often add that detachment empowers. How can it empower when it seems the...
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Detachment Redirects Hope
Detachment redefines hope when you can accept what is and move on. My story stars with a hope that couldn’t be fulfilled. I hoped for...
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A Lesson In Detaching With Love
Detaching with love does not come easily to me. In fact, as a people-pleasing codependent, I’ve spent a lifetime caring for others in an unfruitful...
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Beware The Rubber Band of Recovery Language
Recovery language can feel manipulative. But don’t be surprised when people in recovery use their newly acquired recovery language to continue to control others. Behavior...
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9 Traits of Narcissism
What are the traits of narcissism? We hear the term a lot, and awareness of narcissism is growing. But what traits constitutes a true narcissist?...
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10 Ways Narcissists Take Control
What is a narcissist, you might ask. Are you controlled by one? Narcissists are the most confusing (and dangerous) people on earth. If they are toxic...
