A friend of mine recently lost someone very dear to her. When we spoke some time later, amidst the waves of grief she was navigating, she shared something that stayed with me: she felt upset and even angry that so many people had told her to “be strong” or “don’t cry.” It resonated deeply with…… Continue reading “Don’t Cry” — Sitting With Grief the Right Way
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When the Lights Dim: Understanding Gaslighting and Reclaiming Clarity
“The most dangerous thing about gaslighting is that it confuses you into thinking that the abuse is your fault.”— Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Unseen, Yet Felt: What Gaslighting Really Is Gaslighting isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a subtle, insidious form of emotional abuse…… Continue reading When the Lights Dim: Understanding Gaslighting and Reclaiming Clarity
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