Hope Healing & Wholeness

02/06/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/shellyboggus/p/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-part-849?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

After narcissistic abuse, many people say, “I’m safe now — so why doesn’t my body believe it?”

02/06/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/shellyboggus/p/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-part-d2c?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

One of the quietest losses after narcissistic abuse is trust in yourself.

02/06/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/shellyboggus/p/surviving-narcissistic-abuse-part?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

After narcissistic abuse, boundaries can feel confusing — or even cruel.

02/02/2026

Subscribe to my 7 series blog on Surviving Narcissistic Abuse...

Surviving narcissistic abuse doesn’t always look dramatic.

01/27/2026

Therapy is a personal journey with a focus on you!

Check out Michele Boggus, LCSW on Psychology Today or search for the therapist that is your best fit for your journey.

Michele Boggus, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Murrieta, CA, 92563, (951) 357-0572, As a member of the mental health profession, I am deeply humbled to be invited to share in the experiences of those who have struggled, it is a calling which I do not take lightly and strive to develop hope in all t...

12/28/2025

Gaslighting in a relationship...

Denial: "That never happened" or "You're making things up"
Lying: "I didn't do that" or "We never said we would be exclusive"
Blaming: "You provoked me" or "You're too sensitive"
Isolation: "Your friends are toxic" or "Don't go out without me"
Questioning memory: "You're wrong, you never remember things correctly"
Changing the subject: "Is that another crazy idea you got from [friend/family member]?"
Trivializing feelings: "You're going to get angry over a little thing like that?"

Hope, Healing & Wholeness
Shelly Boggus, LCSW
(951) 357-0572

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To experience our deepest recesses of joy and peace, we must first have the courage to face our fears. That’s why I use a wide range of research-proven therapy techniques to guide individuals, adolescents, couples and families on a self-discovery journey transforming anxiety, depression, and lonel...

12/28/2025

They don't need answers, they need you...

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12/22/2025

Considering therapy this year?
You deserve care that is thoughtful, grounded, and effective.

I offer therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on lasting change.

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12/20/2025

If what you’ve tried hasn’t worked,
it doesn’t mean you failed.
It means you may need a gentler approach.

Learn more at https://www.hopehealingandwholeness.com
and schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation today.

Michele Boggus, LCSW · License #100579

To experience our deepest recesses of joy and peace, we must first have the courage to face our fears. That’s why I use a wide range of research-proven therapy techniques to guide individuals, adolescents, couples and families on a self-discovery journey transforming anxiety, depression, and lonel...

12/20/2025

You don’t have to heal all at once.
You just have to start somewhere.

https://www.hopehealingandwholeness.com

Michele Boggus, LCSW · License #100579

To experience our deepest recesses of joy and peace, we must first have the courage to face our fears. That’s why I use a wide range of research-proven therapy techniques to guide individuals, adolescents, couples and families on a self-discovery journey transforming anxiety, depression, and lonel...

12/09/2025

Here are some common ways unresolved childhood trauma can show up in your adult life:

Emotional and Mental Health Struggles:

Chronic anxiety, often without a clear cause.

Depression or persistent feelings of emptiness.

Difficulty regulating intense emotions (emotional dysregulation).

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD): This develops from prolonged, repeated trauma and involves issues with emotion regulation, identity, and relationships, in addition to typical PTSD symptoms.

12/08/2025

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Childhood Trauma in Adults

Here are some common ways unresolved childhood trauma can show up in your adult life:

Relationship Challenges:

Attachment Issues: Difficulty forming secure, healthy bonds. This might look like being overly dependent (anxious attachment) or constantly pushing people away (avoidant attachment).

Boundary Issues: Struggle to set or respect personal boundaries, leading to codependency or feeling taken advantage of.