Mandy Attaway

08/18/2025

https://mailchi.mp/mandyattaway/why-the-past-still-shapes-your-love-life As you read, ask yourself: Which patterns in my life might be echoes from the past—and am I ready to rewrite them?
And then gently consider: What might my life and relationships look like if I don’t?

08/01/2025

🌀 Circular arguments. Gaslighting. Word salad.
This isn’t a communication issue—it’s manipulation by design.
Monday's blog exposes the tactics.

08/01/2025

🌀 Throwback Thursday 🌀

Ever find yourself lying awake at night, replaying something you wish you had done differently?
That nagging feeling of guilt can quietly wear you down—but it doesn’t have to.

In this week’s feature, I’m revisiting one of my most-read blog posts:
"Navigating Guilt: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Peace Within."
Inside, I walk you through compassionate, practical steps for understanding and releasing guilt—without beating yourself up.

✨ Learn how to:
✔️ Quiet negative self-talk
✔️ Identify misplaced guilt
✔️ Make amends (when it’s time)
✔️ Set boundaries and forgive yourself

This article is a must-read if you're tired of carrying the weight of “what if.”

🔗 https://www.mandyattaway.com/blog .qqw2rjljj9yp

07/01/2025

July Newsletter: Back in Your Inbox - https://mailchi.mp/mandyattaway/july-newsletter-back-in-your-inbox

This month, I’m excited to introduce a brand-new blog series on a topic that’s gaining traction in trauma and relational research: Pathological Love Relationships (PLRs). These are relationships that aren’t just “toxic”—they’re emotionally destabilizing, confusing, and deeply painful for strong, empathetic people who get pulled in and stuck.

It’s been a while—I want to start by acknowledging that. Life and work have been full these past few months, and while the newsletter took a short pause, my commitment to bringing you thoughtful, grounded, and supportive content hasn’t wavered. Thank you for your patience and for being part of...

01/14/2025

https://mailchi.mp/mandyattaway/january-newsletter

Dive into why resolutions fail (and how to rebound), understand attachment styles, set realistic marriage expectations, and explore the latest on DARVO. Plus, videos on being a better partner, reparenting, and online dating hacks—along with articles on letting go of old goals, resilience, food’s...

12/20/2024

In the helping professions—military, first responders, and healthcare workers—there’s a shared commitment to serving others during their most challenging times. Whether you’re running into danger, saving lives, or supporting those in crisis, your work demands extraordinary strength and resilience.

But beneath this strength, many helping professionals carry their own burdens from the past. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common, impactful, and often remain unspoken. These experiences—ranging from childhood abuse or neglect to growing up in households with instability or trauma—can leave lasting marks. The truth is, these things happened to you, not because of you, and they do not define who you are.

Many helping professionals are drawn to their fields because of a deep-seated desire to make a difference—sometimes born from their own experiences of hardship. To effectively care for others, it’s essential to care for yourself. Carrying unresolved ACEs into your work can create challenges not just for you, but for the people you aim to help.

You’ve been a hero for so many. Now, it’s time to be a hero for yourself.

Read more about the impact of Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) in helping professionals on my blog: https://www.mandyattaway.com/blog .1ghklu4oclin

12/18/2024

December Newsletter: Holiday Cheer and Year-End Highlights: Updates, Insights and Resources!

Holiday Cheer and Year-End Highlights: Updates, Insights and Resources!

12/11/2024

Leverage Your Out-Of-Network Benefits with Thrizer - https://mailchi.mp/mandyattaway/leverage-your-out-of-network-benefits-with-thrizer

12/06/2024

Are you dealing with someone who always turns the blame back on you? The third article in my DARVO series, "The Attack Phase: Defending Against Character Assassination," dives into how manipulators use character attacks to discredit their victims—and how you can protect yourself.

This is part of a larger series breaking down DARVO and its devastating effects, with more insights to come.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.mandyattaway.com/blog .fhkwet1i2puz

Gain clarity, take back your power, and learn how to recognize these harmful tactics. Let's navigate this together.

11/26/2024

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11/20/2024

Thanksgiving Hours -

Holiday hour update, and announcements for events hosted by colleagues that might be helpful for your personal journey.

11/14/2024

November Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/mandyattaway/november-newsletter Packed with updates, info, new blogs including part 2 on DARVO, and some curated articles from around the web including a quiz to test your empathy level! Click the link to read more!

The "Tiny Wellbeing Ripple" model explains how flourishing societies rely on individuals who practice wellbeing in their daily lives. As we begin to move into the holidays, stress begins to increase from a multitude of life domains: