by monicaborschel | Aug 14, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma
If you are in a relationship with someone who has been abused, it can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. If the person has not been able to resolve the abuse in their mind, they might act in ways that push you away. They might lash out when they are feeling...
by monicaborschel | Aug 7, 2019 | Emotions, Relationships, Self-Esteem
After being abused by someone you thought you could trust, you might have a difficult time trusting your judgement. I often hear people say, “How could I have been so stupid?” One of the reasons that people find it so difficult to trust their judgement...
by monicaborschel | Jul 17, 2019 | Depression, Relationships, Trauma
At the beginning of a relationship or in dating, people usually put their best face forward. The attraction might be high, and the physical aspects of the relationship might overshadow logic. In other cases, people might believe that they are not loveable and...
by monicaborschel | Jul 10, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Relationships
Emotional abuse is not as apparent as other forms of violence, however, it can be just as damaging. Emotional abuse can also start later in a relationship, after the abuser has groomed the person that they want to control. Grooming starts with small abuses to see how...
by monicaborschel | Jul 3, 2019 | Emotions, Relationships, Self-Esteem
It is probable, that at one point in a person’s life, they will feel stuck or lost. Feeling stuck or lost can be a result of a major life event, loss or a trauma. There might be times when we wonder if we are on the right path. Throughout history and time, there...
by monicaborschel | Jun 26, 2019 | Relationships, Self-Esteem
We live in a world with instant validation or instant invalidation, thanks to social media. If we compare ourselves to what we see on social media, we might feel bad about ourselves or our own lives. The key here is to remember that people only post what they want...
