What’s wild about this whole experience is how he never actually trusted me. Yet, I had every reason not to trust him. I probably sensed...

I let out an audible laugh when I read, "that's the stuff I question if it's manipulation." I know now that I had been wrestling with...

Okay, so here’s what I keep thinking about: he always knew exactly what to say. It was like he could see right into my heart and knew all...

The foreshadowing that continues to unfold in my journey is wild. It’s like, as much as I tried to convince myself I had peace about it,...

What's interesting is, I was clearly starting to see his patterns early on—the second-guessing, the evasive answers, the way he only...

I can legit feel my sadness in reading this entry. It's the same sadness I’ve felt for years—the same yearning for my person. What’s...

This entry was super interesting to read because I can sense some growth. Some self-worth and self-respect. Boundary setting. I see...

The repetitive use of "my position"—wow. I seemed really determined to live into that and not overstep. I seemed so "good" with the...

I teared up a little again re-reading this. It’s sad. It’s sad that I was in such a place of hopelessness that I moved in a way that was...

This journal entry was a hard read, and this blog post is just as difficult. I tear up and feel somber thinking and reflecting on it....

Initial thoughts? I forgave him so quickly. I gave in so quickly. The pattern of manipulation started so soon. The rage and anger,...

It's honestly a little comical to me in retrospect—then, not at all. The disrespect and lack of concern for my feelings were evident from...

After reading my latest journal entry, a whirlwind of emotions comes up for me. What's real and what isn't? Were the vibes genuine, or...

Our relationship started off well. He seemed interested and attentive, which I loved. However, not all attention is good attention. I...

Welcome back to "Healing from Emotional Wounds: Insights from a Therapist. It's super eerie to read back and realize that he felt like...

Hello and welcome to "Healing from Emotional Wounds: Insights from a Therapist"! I'm thrilled to have you join me on this deeply personal...