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Love is Not In The Little Things
I read so many quotes, like the ones pictured in the memes below, that talk about how love is in the little things. Or, how the little things are proof of love and evidence of why you should stay with your partner. Although the little things are important and make...
The 7 Most Deceptive Narc-Sadistic Manipulation Tactics Exposed
If you have ever fallen for a narcissist or psychopath and have spun your wheels combing through every memory, conversation, email and text message searching for clues of where things went wrong, what was real and what was fake, and any signs you may have missed along...
An Inside Look Into Emotional Manipulation
If you’ve entered into a new relationship, and you suddenly begin to feel less good about yourself and start to develop any of the following symptoms: depression, anxiety, feelings of guilt, frustration, or your self-confidence diminishes, you might be in a...10 New Year’s Resolutions For Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
For many of us, the New Year signals a fresh start, renewal and the start of a new chapter. It’s a special time because it brings the hope of new beginnings and possibilities. On New Year’s Day, after the celebrations end and the champagne toasts are...
How To Deal With A Narcissist’s Smear Campaign
If you’ve been the target of a narcissist’s smear campaign, you know it’s one of the most devastatingly effective, and vicious attacks you can find yourself on the receiving end of. The narcissist uses the smear campaign for three main reasons: To...
Narcissistic Abuse Affects Over 158 Million People in the U.S.
World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day is June 1, and everyone, unless you’re living under a rock, has heard the word narcissist. In fact, the word is tossed around so liberally these days, its meaning becoming so diluted, that posting an occasional selfie can...
How Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Are Unitentionally Shamed
I’m a believer in the popular “we attract what we are” philosophy, but so often it is used in a way that often becomes unintentionally shaming, and in my opinion- false. For instance, think of how people have told you that if you’ve attracted a...
Caring For Your Brain After Narcissistic Abuse
Unfortunately, for most survivors of narcissistic abuse, ending an emotionally abusive relationship and going no contact doesn’t immediately put an end to or erase the damage left behind from the trauma of being in a toxic relationship. We anticipate having to...World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day Virtual Telesummit
Get Free Access I have some exciting news for you! You may have received an email from me a while ago announcing World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day is officially a thing. (Read the press release.) I am thrilled to announce that this year, Athena Moberg, CPC and...A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Bree Bonchay, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience working in the field of mental health and trauma recovery. She specializes in helping people recover from toxic relationships. Her articles have been featured in major online magazines and she has appeared on radio as a guest expert.
She is a dedicated advocate, educator and facilitates survivor support groups and workshops.
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