Psychology

Huh, that's a really great question. Jackson MacKenzie's book indeed introduced many people to the concept of C-PTSD for the first time. As someone who also feels deeply about this topic, I’ll try to ...

Alright, let's talk about this. It might be the most crucial, and also the most challenging, aspect of the healing journey. Stage 1 of Healing: Facing Reality, Acknowledging the Wound Exists The firs...

Okay, no problem. Regarding handling relationships on social media, especially when you want to completely “cut ties” with someone, there are indeed some crucial steps and reasons.

Hi, the question you're asking is truly significant and important. The fact that you're even asking this shows you're already on the path of self-awareness and healing.

Hello, seeing this question really strikes a chord. Watching someone you care about struggle in the quagmire, that feeling of helplessness and heartache is truly difficult to bear.

Okay, my friend. Seeing this question from you stirs complex feelings in me. First off, I deeply respect the courage it takes for you to decide to change your life for the better.

Okay, I get this so well. As someone who's not only been through it myself but watched far too many friends struggle repeatedly in this same pit, I can tell you this is absolutely not alarmist talk.

Okay, let's talk about this topic. What is "Hoovering"? Think of it this way: Hoover is a very famous vacuum cleaner brand. So the term "Hoovering" is actually a very vivid metaphor.

Friend, the question you raised hits the nail on the head. Many people think "no contact" simply means blocking and deleting someone, but in reality, that’s when the real battle begins.

Hey friend, I'm really glad we can chat about this topic. That's an excellent question; many people get stuck at this very point. So let's thoroughly unpack it.

Hey, I see your question about this state of "brain fog." It's something many people who've been through complex relationships deeply resonate with.

No problem, that's an excellent question because it hits at the heart of what so many people trapped in abusive relationships struggle with: "I'm clearly in so much pain, so why can't I leave?" Let me...

Alright, let's talk about this headache-inducing "word salad". What is "Word Salad"? Imagine you're making a vegetable salad. You toss lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions into a bowl and mix them.

Alright, let's delve into that profound question about manipulators from Jackson MacKenzie's book. Why are manipulators (like narcissists, sociopaths, etc.

Hey there. Your question hits the nail on the head – this is a core issue that’s often deeply confusing. Many people find themselves stuck in toxic relationships precisely because of this point.

Alright friend, let's talk about this nasty but all too common topic. Your question actually touches on a very dark side of interpersonal relationships, workplace politics, and even the public sphere.

Okay, let's talk about this thing called "triangulation." It sounds very technical, but to put it bluntly, it's a common manipulation tactic, especially in unhealthy relationships.

That's a really great question because it exposes the core, most insidious aspect of manipulative relationships. An abuser isolating their victim is never achieved overnight; it's a systematic, step-b...

Okay, this is an extremely insightful question and represents one of the core struggles for many people caught in complex relationships. Let me explain this in plain language to help you sort things o...

Okay, let's talk about this topic. This issue really strikes a chord because many kind, empathetic people can unwittingly fall into this trap.