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Navigating Narcissistic Relationships with Strength and Clarity Part Two

Divorce and Separation, Relationship / Grace Chatting

Navigating Narcissistic Relationships with Strength and Clarity Part Two: Knowing When to Let Go and Reclaiming Your Power In Part One, we explored the subtle difference between healthy and unhealthy narcissism, the importance of setting and holding boundaries, and how to stay empathic without erasing yourself. All of this is foundational. But even with this […]

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Understanding the “Dry Drunk” Syndrome and Your Path Forward

Life with an Alcoholic, Relationship / Grace Chatting

Understanding the “Dry Drunk” Syndrome and Your Path Forward Suppose you’ve spent years dreaming of the day your partner would finally stop drinking. In that case, you might find yourself disappointed that sobriety hasn’t brought the emotional peace you anticipated. What you may be encountering is commonly known as the “Dry Drunk” syndrome. What Exactly

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Beyond Survival: Thriving After Life With An Alcoholic Partner

Divorce and Separation, Life with an Alcoholic, Personal Growth, Relationship / Grace Chatting

Beyond Survival: Thriving After Life With An Alcoholic I’m Grace Chatting, and welcome to this new series—Beyond Surviving Life With An Alcoholic. If you’ve found your way here, you’ve survived something profoundly challenging. Living with alcoholism in a partner or family member is a deeply distressing and life-altering experience. Many of you know my story,

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How post-traumatic growth can help you to rebuild your life

How Post-Traumatic Growth Can Help You Rebuild Your Life

Personal Growth / Grace Chatting

How Post-Traumatic Growth Can Help You Rebuild Your Life Leaving an abusive, controlling relationship is one of the most courageous things you can do. But once you’ve made the break, the question becomes: What now? This blog will explore How Post-Traumatic Growth Can Help You Rebuild Your Life Surviving abuse is not just about escaping—it’s

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Living with an Alcoholic: Understanding the Reality, Reclaiming Your Power, and Finding Your Freedom

Divorce and Separation, Relationship / Grace Chatting

Living with an Alcoholic: Understanding the Reality, Reclaiming Your Power, and Finding Your Freedom If you are living with an alcoholic partner, you already know the emotional turmoil, the sleepless nights, and the exhausting rollercoaster of hope and disappointment. You may feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells, trying to manage their drinking, their

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Finding Meaning in the Face of Verbal Abuse

Divorce and Separation, Personal Growth / Grace Chatting

Finding Meaning in the Face of Verbal Abuse If you’re living with a verbally abusive partner, I want to begin by saying this: I see you. I hear you. And you are not alone. Verbal abuse can feel like it erodes your very sense of self. The words, the tone, the unpredictability—it all adds up,

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RECLAIM YOUR VOICE: NAVIGATING A TOUGH RELATIONSHIP

Relationship / Grace Chatting

Reclaim your voice: Navigating a Tough Relationship If you’re reading this today, it’s because you’re in a place where your heart is heavy, and your spirit may feel a bit dimmed by the challenges of your relationship. Deep down in your soul, I want you to know you are not alone. There is immense

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Divorce as A Gateway to Healing, Purpose and Vision

Divorce and Separation, Personal Growth / Grace Chatting

Divorce as A Gateway to Healing, Purpose and Vision Divorce can feel like the ground has crumbled beneath you, leaving you frightened, vulnerable, and unsure of how to move forward. But within the chaos of this transition lies an opportunity—a chance to rebuild, to discover a deeper connection to yourself, and to align your

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Red Flags to Watch Out For In Relationships

Relationship / Grace Chatting

Relationships are one of the most fulfilling aspects of life, but they can also be challenging when certain warning signs—commonly called red flags—are overlooked. These red flags often signal deeper issues that may hinder a relationship’s ability to grow healthily. Drawing insights from best-selling relationship books such as Why Does He Do That? by Lundy

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Death by A Thousand Cuts: Narcissistic Abuse and Coercive Control

Personal Growth, Relationship / Grace Chatting

Death by A Thousand Cuts: Narcissistic Abuse and Coercive Control Let’s talk about narcissistic abuse. Recently I saw a young woman, mother of two. She had unquestionably been, and via the children still is, a victim of coercive control. She has been through all the usual interviews with various agencies and legal professionals. This culminated

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