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What is emotional abuse? A personal story.

What is emotional abuse? A personal story.

What is emotional abuse? A personal story.

TRIGGER WARNING: This essay contains examples of domestic abuse. Please take care of yourself if this might cause you distress. If you want to talk about how I can help you recover from an abusive relationship, I offer free 30 minute sessions. You can make an appointment here . I've been struggling to write this because my first attempts were to write a kind of educational blog with statistics and lists and all that high level stuff. But it just wasn't coming together like I

fireflywellnesschi

Oct 7, 20255 min read

You aren't crazy. The American government is gaslighting you.

You aren't crazy. The American government is gaslighting you.

You aren't crazy. The American government is gaslighting you.

Gaslighting: psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the...

fireflywellnesschi

Oct 1, 20253 min read

On the dangerous myth of the "perfect victim" of domestic violence

On the dangerous myth of the "perfect victim" of domestic violence

On the dangerous myth of the "perfect victim" of domestic violence

Women who are victims of abuse are often silenced by the fear of not being believed. Trigger warning - this post contains discussion of...

Jessica

Sep 4, 20254 min read

I am a survivor.

I am a survivor.

I am a survivor.

Trigger warning: I'm going to talk about domestic violence so please take care of yourself if this is a triggering topic for you. This...

fireflywellnesschi

Aug 28, 20254 min read

On listening to your body (it isn't always as easy as some would have you believe)

On listening to your body (it isn't always as easy as some would have you believe)

On listening to your body (it isn't always as easy as some would have you believe)

Do you sometimes feel like your mind is disconnected from your body? Those of us who lived through sustained trauma learned to ignore the...

fireflywellnesschi

Aug 8, 20253 min read

Me at about 10 years old, holding a Barbie with my dad who is wearing sunglasses.

Me at about 10 years old, holding a Barbie with my dad who is wearing sunglasses.

Grief and Grace

Me and my dad - 1974ish My dad died yesterday. We knew it was coming. He was almost 89 years old and had been sick for months. He hated...

Jessica

Jul 31, 20253 min read

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