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03/23/2026



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03/21/2026

Rebuilding trust after a betrayal is possible. It is also one of the most demanding things a relationship can ask of two people, and most couples try to do it without a map.

The biggest mistake is rushing the timeline. The person who caused harm often wants resolution faster than healing actually moves. Staying in the discomfort of a slow rebuild, without pushing for forgiveness before it is real, is what makes it possible for trust to actually return.

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03/20/2026

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03/18/2026

Abuse does not usually start with something obvious.

It often starts with small changes - tension, walking on eggshells, trying not to upset someone. Then something happens. Afterwards come the apologies, the promises, the “it will not happen again”. Things feel calm. You hope it is over.

But the pattern repeats.

This is why so many survivors feel confused, stay longer than they planned, or question their own reality. It is not weakness. It is the cycle of abuse.

Understanding this pattern can change everything. It helps people recognise domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, and toxic relationship behaviours for what they are - not isolated incidents, but a repeating cycle.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And it is not your fault.

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03/10/2026

When things are escalating during conflict, the Gottmans () have identified six categories of things you can say to help de-escalate the situation:

• “I feel...” - A statement that describes your own feelings, e.g., “I’m getting worried.”

• Sorry - A statement that takes responsibility for your part, e.g., “My reaction was too extreme.”

• Get to Yes - A statement that shows openness to compromise, e.g., “I never thought of things that way.”

• I Need to Calm Down - A statement that expresses the need for a break or soothing, e.g., “Can we take a break?”

• Stop Action! - A statement that expresses a need to stop/pause the interaction or change course, e.g., “We’re getting off track.”

• “I appreciate...” - A statement of appreciation, e.g., “Thank you for being patient with me.”

To see a more complete list, check out the Gottman blog:
https://www.gottman.com/blog/r-is-for-repair/

Disclaimer: Content is for educational purposes and doesn’t constitute therapy. Posts are generalized and may not fit all individuals or situations. My posts don’t speak to situations of abuse, active addiction, or certain mental health conditions.

03/05/2026

Parents often notice that some children seem constantly on edge. They watch adults closely, startle easily, struggle to relax, or react quickly to small changes around them. This state is called hypervigilance, and it happens when a child’s brain has learned to stay on high alert in order to feel safe.

For some children, this develops because they have experienced environments where danger or unpredictability was present. Living with domestic violence, conflict at home, emotional instability, neglect, or chronic stress can teach the brain that it must always be ready. The nervous system adapts by scanning the environment for signs that something might go wrong.

But hypervigilance is not only linked to trauma. Many neurodivergent children also experience a heightened sense of alertness because their nervous systems process the world differently. Sensory sensitivity, social uncertainty, and feeling misunderstood can make the environment feel unpredictable, which keeps the brain in watch mode.

When we understand hypervigilance through a brain-based lens, behaviour starts to make more sense. What might look like anxiety, control, anger, or withdrawal is often a nervous system trying very hard to stay safe.

When we respond with safety, predictability, and co-regulation, the brain slowly learns that it does not need to stay on guard all the time.

03/05/2026

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03/05/2026

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