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Are you breaking your own heart? Literally

NewsFebruary 13, 20230Likes 0Comments

February is not just Valentine's Day and Black History Month. It's also American Heart Month and "broken heart syndrome" is a real condition. The medical term for "Broken Heart Syndrome" is stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. We often talk figuratively about having a broken heart but many people have physically experienced it. The condition is…

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COMPARE TO DESPAIR: Part 1

EducationOctober 30, 20220Likes 0Comments

The meaning for this statement is: To distress oneself by comparing one's own situation with that of others who seem more horrific, vulgar, distraught, disgusting, or severe. To despair is the complete loss or absence of hope. As you reflect on what happened, how it happened to you, what went wrong, how you…

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“Single Bells”

EducationDecember 14, 20210Likes 0Comments

We get so wrapped up in being in a relationship, healthy or toxic, that we sacrifice our wants, needs and values for what society has engrained in us of what we "should" be doing. Our needs always come last. We give and give until the holiday's become a chore, and non-enjoyable. We lose ourselves…

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28 Self Love Affirmations Narcissistic Survivors Should Say to Themselves Every Day

EducationOctober 7, 20212Likes 0Comments

Exhale negative energy. Inhale positive energy. Self-love is extremely important for survivors of narcissistic abuse. One of the best ways to get started is to focus on positive self-talk. First thing in the morning and last thing before bed, taking a few minutes to recite positive affirmations. Below are some great ones that we use…