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How Does Gaslighting Work?: Understanding Gaslighting and Learning to Trust Yourself Again

July 26, 2023

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In my twenties, I was in an abusive relationship with a partner struggling with a substance use disorder. I didn’t know what was going on until I was way too deep into the relationship, and at the time, I didn’t know enough to get him (or myself) the support necessary. What I do know is that the relationship made me my worst self. My partner…

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How Do I Set Boundaries?: Learning to Care for Yourself by Advocating for Your Needs

March 18, 2022

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While the term boundary gets used often these days, it doesn’t mean it’s easy to understand what boundaries are necessarily, or what it takes to establish and reinforce them. My eldest started playing basketball this year, and while I’m typically not a huge sports fan, I was invested when it came to watching her play. One of the things that I quickly learned was when…

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How Does Gaslighting Work?: Understanding Gaslighting and Learning to Trust Yourself Again

How Do I Set Boundaries?: Learning to Care for Yourself by Advocating for Your Needs

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