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8 Ways to Heal When Love Hurts

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Nyx

Some times our loved ones hurt us. Dads can get physical or disappear from our lives. Moms can betray us with their anger and lack of support. A best friend can shock us by turning their backs on us. A … Continue reading →

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Healing from toxic relationship

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Nyx

Healing from toxic relationships by I. Michael Akbar Created on: January 25, 2008 To heal from a toxic relationship you must first come to understand just how damaging such a relationship can be. Emotional vampirism might be an apt description … Continue reading →

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The abusers — actors in disguise

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Nyx

First, and foremost, abusers are actors. It makes no difference what gender the abusive personality is, their primary skill is to emulate normal behaviour in order to disguise their own condition. I have spoken to many victims of abuse who … Continue reading →

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How to Build Self-Esteem After a Verbally Abusive Relationship

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Nyx

Moving on after a verbally abusive relationship is challenging because your abuser has convinced you that your character is somehow deficient. Verbal abuse can leave you with enduring psychological wounds; scars that can influence every part of your life and … Continue reading →

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Emotional Rape Syndrome: What is Emotional Rape?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Nyx

Emotional rape has many similarities to physical rape, particularly date rape. Date rape involves the sexual use of someone’s body without consent. In a like manner, emotional rape is the use of someone’s higher emotions, such as love, without consent. … Continue reading →

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