You don't have to put up with false accusations from your ex. If you have an abusive ex, you'll know what I'm talking about—mind-bending emails accusing you of things you've never done. Or messages accusing your family members of things that never happened. Sometimes...
When someone understands the formula for dealing with a narcissist, it can be a life-changing moment. My neighbor, who’s in her mid 60s, had a major operation recently. I drove her to have her dressing changed. On the way, we got talking about the work I do. “You...
Are you an abuse survivor who's addicted to drama? Do you waste your time and energy on people who disrespect you, or seek out situations that stress you out and outrage you? Drama addiction is a form of emotional dependency that stems from unresolved trauma and low...
If you're in a high-conflict divorce, you might be faced by the specter of mounting legal fees. I understand. I've got clients who've forked over enough to their lawyers to put 3 down payments on a house. And these aren't rich people.Their fees skyrocketed for various...
11 years ago, I walked out of an abusive relationship and a 22-year marriage. I'd only been in Canada 2 years, and my husband called my mom in Ireland, saying “Rina will end up on your doorstep.” I'd left an abusive relationship but I was homeless. I had...
