I got a good start on my online healing course outline. Being so visual it really helps to be able to see everything and move it as needed. (My gnome brings a little bit of magic to the process, too! 😁) Now it’s off to the dentist for possibly another cracked molar. Anyone else carry stress in their jaw?? In addition, I will be avoiding popcorn from here on out! Have a fierce self-love kind of day!! 🧡 #bravelove365 #selfhelpbooks #narcissisticabusesurvivor #toxicrelationships
Today, I have the pleasure of attending an event at Write On, Door County. I will be typing the poetry of the infamous and mysterious J. L. Writer as he creates personalized poetry. What fun! ☀️ #bravelove365 #writeondoorcounty #jlwriter #poetry
I just went to grab one of my books for an upcoming counseling session and I chuckled a little bit. I have seven different copies of my book on my shelf and one at home. Some have the new cover, and some have the old one. The ones with the gray band across them are the proof copies. The rest are author copies of the final version, in hardcover and paperback from two different publishers. I use each one of them for different things. One I keep at home to use as needed for my self-care. 🧡 One I have marked for creating a lead magnet. (Though I have yet to create said lead magnet.) 😄 In another I have quotes highlighted for social media marketing. 💻 The paper back with the vibrant new cover is the one I always use in sessions with people. ✨ As the book encourages, so does the author - May you love yourself bravely today!! 🧡 #bravelove365 #selfhelpbooks #healingfromtrauma #narcissist #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #findyoursparkle #selflove #selfcare
Self Care Sunday! Thanks for the inspiration @healthygirlkitchen 🧡 What are you doing to be good to yourself today? #selfcaresunday #healthygirlkitchen #bravelove365 #selflove
I’m working in my office today. I’m writing my online healing course that I have managed to avoid writing for two years. It’s just flowing out of me now that I got myself out of the way. The work that I do is rooted in science, but it’s just as rooted in spirituality. I include all dimensions of healing because different things fit better for different people and because that’s what I believe in. One of my favorite humans passed away in 1979. He was hardly human though. Much more angel than human. One of the ways he gives me a signs of his love and support is through seagulls. I have always joked that I’m going to be a seagull in my next life. Unbeknownst to me, when I connected with his sister many years after his death, he always said the same thing - hence the gull connection. Just now I heard a ruckus outside and two seagulls came walking, literally next to my window. That never happens. I wish I could’ve gotten a photo. They had their wings out as they were walking. They definitely want to get my attention!😂 Thanks Sam, for the acknowledgment! ✨😇❤️✨ #signs #bravelove365 #ToxicRelationships #healingfromtrauma #narcissisticabusesurvivor #angelsamongus
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Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving with a room full of family and friends, or you're celebrating with yourself, may you find the glimmers of beauty in your day and know that you are loved. 🧡 #bravelove365 #selfcare #thanksgiving2023
What a beautiful night at the 10th Anniversary Gala in celebration of Write On, Door County! 🎉 Delicious food, great people, and amazing poetry! 🧡 #writeondoorcounty #writerslife #bravelove365
Hello! There is one day left to sign up for a chance to win an ebook version of my book Brave Love 365 on Goodreads. Good luck! 🧡📕 #bravelove365 #narcissist #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #innerwork #selfhealing #selfhelp #selfhelpbooks
Hello! 🧡 In honor of Brave Love 365's first birthday and a brand new, bold cover, I am offering a FREE GIVEAWAY on Goodreads.com. I will be giving away 100 copies of the ebook version. The giveaway runs from October 5th through the 17th. 🎉 To enter: On a desktop computer go to https://www.goodreads.com and click on the Browse tab at the top and then click Giveaways on the drop down menu. You need to have a profile on Goodreads to sign up. Tell your loved ones. ☎️ Tell your friends. 🎊 Tell your friend's friends! 🙋♀️ Good luck! Erika #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuseawareness #toxicrelationships #giveaway #innerwork #innerchild #selfhelpbooks #Empowerment #domesticabuseawareness #domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #DomesticViolence #selfcare #selflove #mentalabuse #emotionalabuse
I mentioned earlier this week that there was one more birthday surprise coming for Brave Love 365's celebration week. Because of technological issues, we're going to extend that celebration into next week. The surprise is that I'm going to be doing a Goodreads giveaway of Brave Love 365 in ebook format. I, however, managed to completely screw up my account on Goodreads, so I'm waiting for the good customer service people to fix my mess. Once it's where it should be again, I'll announce the giveaway, so...stay tuned!! Enjoy these warm, sunny fall days!! 🍂🌾🍁 Erika #bravelove365 #selfhelpbooks #giveaway #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #empowerment #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #innerhealing #innerwork
My car is being serviced today and I have up to three hours to spend in Barnes and Noble. Does it get any better than this?!? 😁📚 #authorlife #bibliophile #ilovebooks #writerslife #bravelove365
As Brave Love 365 turns one, I wanted to give her a birthday present - a new look. Something a bit more bold and vibrant. This wasn't an easy decision, because I loved the energy of the first cover. It was gentle and soothing...and perhaps a bit "safe." I want to thank Anna Frolik of @WonderlandPublishing for holding my hand through the entire process of editing, designing and getting this book out into the world. I highly recommend her and would work with her a million times over! 💗 For the new cover, I want to thank @DavidProvolo for his talent, skill and utmost patience with all of my changes! 🙃 There is something very special about this cover. It is similar to the one for my upcoming novel, Brave Love: Alexia's Journey, which David created over a year ago. The two books go hand in hand, and it was perfect that he was willing to design this one, as well. Check out his work. He's amazing! The new cover can be seen on Amazon for the kindle/ebook version. It really stands out!! 🎉 We're still working on some tweaks to the files for the paperback and hardcover version. So exciting!! There is another birthday surprise coming a little later this week. I always say, never settle for just a one day birthday celebration. Go for the birthday WEEK! 🥳 #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #innerwork #innerchildhealing #empowerment #domesticabuse #selfhelpbooks #selfhelp
🎉 Happy 1st book birthday Brave Love 365!!! It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since she launched. 🎊 Stay tuned later today for a few book birthday surprises!! 🥳 #bravelove365 #narcissist #narcissistabuse #toxicrelationships #innerwork #empowerment #selfhelpbooks
BLOG ALERT 🧡 How To Avoid Being Sucked Into The Narcissist's Vortex The narcissist's inner chaos and insatiable need for narcissistic supply creates a magnetic energy vortex around them, drawing unsuspecting victims in. Find out more here: https://erikanelson.com/how-to-avoid-being-sucked-into-the-narcissists-vortex/ #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selfhelpbooks #narcissisticvortex #selfcare #abuserecovery #domesticabuse #mentalabuse #emotionalabuse #energyvortex
💥 Blog Alert 💥 How To Maintain NO CONTACT After Narcissistic Abuse It's imperative for our health and healing to block all avenues of communication with the narcissist after the relationship ends. This keeps us away from the narcissist's manipulation and creates safety in our lives, giving us the space to heal. You can find it here: https://erikanelson.com/how-to-maintain-no-contact-after-narcissistic-abuse/ #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selfhelpbooks #innerwork #abuserecovery #innerhealing #narcissisticabuserecovery
Sound familiar to anyone?? Narcissists are great at using abuse tactics to manipulate, control and diminish us. See it for what it is and set your boundaries accordingly! #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusetactics #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selfhelpbooks #domesticabuse
After being in a narcissistic relationship, a big part of the healing process is doing our inner work to address the things within us that made us susceptible to the narcissist's manipulation. In addition, there are practical things we can do to weed out narcissists as new people come into our lives. Find our more about healing from narcissistic abuse and becoming your authentic self in my book, Brave Love 365, which is available on Amazon & at your local, independent bookstore. #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #healingfromabuse #selfhelpbooks #domesticabuse #empowerment
💥 Blog Alert 💥 Empower Yourself! How to Spot 6 Narcissistic Abuse Tactics Narcissistic Abuse Tactics are the games that the narcissist play to manipulate & overpower us. This blog discusses stonewalling, triangulation, gaslighting, love bombing, devaluation, and projection. Information empowers us! You can find it here: https://erikanelson.com/empower-yourself-how-to-spot-six-narcissistic-abuse-tactics/ #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabusetactics #bravelove365 #toxiclove #toxicrelationships #selfcare #abuserecovery #selflove
Anyone who has been in a relationship with a narcissist will understand that the title of this daily entry from my book, Brave Love 365, needs no explanation. As we heal from mental and emotional abuse, we can work to determine our values - what we want in our lives. One value might be clear, respectful communication in any relationships. Then, we can set our boundaries accordingly to ensure that happens. #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selflove #mentalabuse #emotionalabuse #selfhelpbooks #abusesurvivor
💥 Blog Alert 💥 How To Survive A Narcissist's Discard You can find it here: https://erikanelson.com/how-to-survive-a-narcissists-d iscard/ #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticdiscard #narcissisticabusetactics #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selfcare #abuseisabuse #emotionalabuse #mentalabuse #domesticabuse #selfhelpbooks
Trauma survivors often feel resentment inside, whether right on the surface or buried deep within them, at having no room to exist in the toxic relationships that silenced and diminished them. For many, this started in childhood in the midst of toxic and even dangerous family dynamics. Today, I offer you a challenge. Can you find some time and space today to allow yourself to exist? What are you feeling? How are you, really? What does your body need and your heart crave today? You matter! #narcissisticabuse #toxicfamily #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selfcare #selflove
Blog Alert 💥 Devaluation - The Narcissist's Ultimate Tool of Destruction Devaluation is Phase 2 of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle. We enter this phase in an incredibly vulnerable state. During the narcissist's Love Bombing, Phase 1, we opened ourselves completely and trusted them implicitly based upon the illusion of themselves that they presented to us. In abject betrayal of the trust we gave them, the narcissist begins the devaluation/destruction phase. This gives them a sense of power and control over us. You can find it at: https://erikanelson.com/devaluation-the-narcissists-ultimate-tool-of-destruction/ Knowledge is power. Eyes wide open! 🧡 #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #innerwork #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #selfhelpbooks #empowerment #knowledgeispower #cptsd #narcissisticparent
When a narcissist enters our life, they try hard to get us to believe their lies. They are masters of deception, manipulation, and control, making us think they're the best thing that has ever happened to us. Their compliments and seemingly endless devotion may be what we've always dreamed of. Go SLOW in a new relationship. If they are genuinely interested in a relationship with you, it won't matter one bit. Take care of yourself and risk DISAPPOINTING a new person in your life. Their reaction or response will tell you volumes about who they are. Watch closely for RED FLAGS and take time to be with yourself and fully acknowledge them and explore how the relationship feels inside of you. Don't buy the lie! If it seems too good to be true, chances are, it is. 🧡 #selflove #selfcare #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365
Many of us were accused of being jealous, or having "insecurity issues" while in a toxic relationship. Did we really have a jealousy problem? Or was it a narcissist problem?? This daily entry from my book, Brave Love 365, talks about some of the deeper reasons we may have feelings of jealousy. It also presents some thoughts for deeper exploration. #narcissiticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #jealousy #innerexploration #innerwork #selfhelpbooks
💥 Blog Alert 💥 Love Bombing - A Narcissist's Hidden Betrayal You can find it here: https://erikanelson.com/love-bombing-a-narcissists-hidden-betrayal/ #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticparent #lovebombing #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selflove #selfcare #healingfromabuse #cptsd #selfhelpbooks
This is a little reminder for you. 💙 You are an amazing being, carefully, lovingly & uniquely crafted by your Source. Everything about you is perfectly you. Sure, there may be some things you want to change or improve about yourself...but that is most effectively done from a place of love. When we love every part of ourselves, even those we'd like to change, that's when the magic happens! ✨ If someone ever made you feel that you didn't matter, something was wrong with you, or that you were too this or not enough that...you were told lies. Those things weren't true. Often, the people that told/tell us these lies were told the same lies in their own lives. So today, take a few moments to remember...YOU MATTER!!💙💚💙 #abuse #narcissisticabuse #domesticabuse #healingfromabuse #innerchild #empowerment #healingtrauma #innerchildhealing #bravelove365
Once we're out of the narcissistic relationship and learn the truth of what we've just experienced, it's normal and natural to want to hit the narcissist with the truth. We're not crazy! It wasn't all our fault! They are the one with issues! BUT, read on to discover why using discretion with this information is very important. #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selfcare #selflove #abuserecovery #domesticabuse #emotionalabuse #mentalabuse #selfhelpbooks
Last month, an article that I wrote about narcissistic abuse was accepted into the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law. I so appreciate any opportunity to raise awareness of this subtle, insidious form of abuse - especially in the legal system where abusers can wreak such havoc on their victims. It has been wonderful to experience the response from members of the Wisconsin Family Law Section of the State Bar who read the article and are interested in learning more. Step by step...💚 #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #abuse #domesticabuse #toxiclove #selfhelpbook #covertabuse #mentalabuse #psychologicalabuse #emotionalabuse
💥 Blog Alert! 💥 Narcissistic Supply Is The Narcissist's Kryptonite You can find it here: https://erikanelson.com/narcissistic-supply-is-the-narcissists-kryptonite/ #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #selfcare #abuserecovery #selfhelp #selfhelpbooks
Sisters on the loose! ☀️ On our way to our favorite island.🌊 Sneaking in some research for my upcoming novel #bravelovealexiasjourney. I cherish these 3 women more than I can say!! 🧡. #sisters #selflove #selfcare #bravelove365
The adventure begins! 🥳🌊⛴️ For the last two months I have been working hard on learning a deeper level of self-care…something that does NOT come naturally to me after a life lived in hypervigilance and survival mode. My sister L. Adelle Iverson, Author/Solace Cards and Journals is helping that process along by taking me to our favorite island to kick off my birthday, which isn’t for a few weeks. I think we should all celebrate our birthday for a few weeks! A birthday “season” of sorts!🎂☀️🧡 Also on the agenda today will be research for my upcoming novel, Brave Love: Alexia’s Journey, part of which takes place on this island. Now all we need is some sunshine!!☀️🧡 Have a beautiful day! May you love yourself bravely!!❤️ Erika #bravelove365 #bravelovealexiasjourney #selflove #selfcare #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #selfhelp #selfhelpbooks
Hello everyone!! One week ago today I was supposed to be in the operating room getting a hip replacement. I found out several days before that I had an infected molar and the surgery was off. One of the things I really wanted to do this summer but couldn't, was to go see the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band the day after my scheduled surgery date. As I sat in a state of complete discombobulation (most of my summer was planned around the surgery and recovery and now what??) I checked the website for available tickets. Only single tickets remained, but there was one IN THE FRONT ROW!!! Not only was it in the front row, but (you highly sensitive folks will understand this), it was on the END OF THE ROW!!! 😄😅😄 I bought the ticket and went alone. I don't think I've ever seen a concert where the musicians poured their hearts and souls into their performance the way these guys did!!! Their passion poured through the music they made. I had a huge smile on my face the entire time, as I shook my head in awe!! The moral of my story? Be open to change, for starters!! You just never know what a day will bring. Secondly, love yourself bravely - so much that you are your own best date! And do the thing that makes your heart sing, even if it's by yourself! Finally, go see NGDB if you get the chance!!!🎶 Happy summer y'all!! 🧡🌞🌺⛵️ Much love, Erika #NittyGrittyDirtBand #summerfun #selfcare #selflove #bravelove365
We walked on egg shells, stepping very carefully to avoid more judgment, pain, or abandonment. We changed the way we looked, the clothes we wore, the thoughts in our head, and the people we associated with. We worked extremely hard not to feel or at least not to show any emotion. We minimized any feelings. Only portray the image of strength. That was our goal. Then, maybe we would be enough. Then, maybe they would treat us like they did in the "good moments," which were few and far between. Now, we can make the choice to create a life in which our feelings are honored and even celebrated for showing us the wisdom we hold inside and alerting us to things we need to pay attention to. Feel, feel until your heart's content!! Let the energy of your feelings move through you. It's good for the soul! 🧡 #narcissisticabuse #bravelove365 #toxicrelationships #abusesurvivor #selfcare #selflove2023 #selfhelpbook #selfhelptools #feelingsarevalid #freetobeme #innerwork #innerchild
Healing from abuse is not for the faint of heart. It takes hard work, commitment to ourselves and the process, and the strength and tenacity to keep moving forward, even when it seems impossible and we want to say 'forget it all' and go back to what is "comfortable." Healing from abuse is not a linear process. It's normal to take one step forward, two steps back, three steps forward, etc... You're not doing it wrong if that's what's happening for you. You're doing it exactly how you're meant to do it, as each one of us are on a unique healing journey. My book, Brave Love 365: Daily Inspiration, Validation, and Support for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships is a companion each day as you move along your healing path. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Love-365-Narcissistic-Relationships/dp/B0BFHNGKHF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusesurvivor #toxicrelationships #selfcare #selflove #selfempowerment #innerwork
The practice of gratitude can be a life-changing experience. Some people wake up in the morning and write down what they're grateful for in a gratitude journal. Others find a quiet moment in the evening to contemplate what made them feel great during the day. Gratitude can be made into a moment by moment meditation, or it can be used to center and ground ourselves again if we're triggered by something around or within us. What are you grateful for today? I'd love to hear about it in the comments! #bravelove365 #gratitude #selfhealingtools #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships
KiTTen, Editor-in-Chief, all tucked in on a rainy Saturday. What are you doing today? It’s also independent bookstore day! A rainy day is a great day to go buy books from your local, independent bookseller. So much gratitude to OtherWorlds Books & More, Novel Bay Booksellers, Lion's Mouth Bookstore and all of the other independent book stores who have carried and promoted my book, Brave Love 365: Daily Inspiration, Validation, and Support for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships. Thank you all!!! 🧡 #bravelove365 #independentbookstoreday #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #selfhelpbooks #selflove #innerwork #selfempowerment
Brave Love 365: Daily Inspiration, Validation, and Support for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships received this thoughtful review. Thank you!! 🧡❤🧡 In the safe and nourishing pages of Brave Love 365, we have room to explore our inner terrain and connect with the part of us deep within that holds the knowledge of who we truly are, including our dreams and knowledge of our ideal life. Gift yourself the daily support found in these pages, to heal the effects of abuse and toxic relationships and learn more about beautiful, wonderful YOU!🥰 You can purchase Brave Love 365 here: https://erikanelson.com/books/big-bold-beautiful/ #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabuserecovery #toxicrelationships #loveheals #selfempowerment #healingtrauma #innerwork #innerchildhealing #emotionalabuse #mentalabuse
Narcissistic abuse is a subtle, insidious form of abuse that is perpetrated by people who are masters at their game of seduction, manipulation, control, and then rejection. We can be abused by a parent, a "friend", an intimate partner, or perhaps someone in "authority". When the relationship ends, we are not only picking up the pieces of our lives as we do at the conclusion of a "normal" relationship. After narcissistic abuse, we are left to pick up the shattered pieces of ourselves, trying to fit them together again to remember who we were before the abuse - though we are never again the same after it. A confusing process, indeed. We can lose our connection to ourselves and even our Source (God, the Universe, Spirit, or whatever name we choose to use). Many of us lose our connection to our family and support system through the narcissist's isolation tactics. We become so vulnerable during the love bombing phase(s) that we are wounded deeply when the narcissist's betrayal and rejection happens. As it begins, seemingly out of nowhere, we are gradually pulled far away from who we truly are as we try to become who we think they want us to be. All of this, to avoid the excruciating pain of abandonment. I'm here to validate that it really was THAT BAD. I hear you and see you! I also want to let you know that out of the ashes of that relationship, you can RISE! Higher, stronger, and more authentic than you ever knew was possible. Get yourself the support you need. You don't have to do it alone! Healing from narcissistic abuse may be the hardest thing you ever have to do. 💙 My book, Brave Love 365: Daily Inspiration, Validation, and Support for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships is a great tool to have when you are picking of the pieces of your beautiful self. Each day there is a nugget of information for you to read and then a short affirmation or suggested topic to consider, leading to deeper exploration within you. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Love-365-Narcissistic-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0B9HNR1NH #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #selfhelpbooks #abuse #selfcare #toxicrelationships
Narcissistic abuse can be a mind-bending, confusing experience! Let's talk. What are your questions about it? Whether you are a victim who is still in an abusive relationship, a survivor working to heal after a narcissistic relationship, a family member or loved one of a victim, or someone who just wants to learn more, I'd like to help bring clarity and understanding where I can. Though I am a mental health counselor in "real life," my answers are for educational purposes only, from someone who has been there and understands much about what you're going through. Let's explore what we don't know together! Comment your questions below. Then, over time I will create posts featuring your questions. I will offer my thoughts on the topic, and others can do the same in the comments. Thanks!🧡 #bravelove365 #healingtrauma #healingtogether #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabuserecovery #toxicrelationships #knowledgeispower #selfempowerment #innerwork #innerchildhealing
Perhaps we've just told someone how their inappropriate behavior felt to us. When they respond, "I'm sorry you feel that way," it can have different meanings. Bottom line...it isn't an apology. Here are some ideas about what it could mean. * Your feelings are wrong or irrelevant. * I don't care, nor do I want to discuss it. * I will not own my inappropriate words or actions. Instead I'll project it all back onto you. * Your feelings are the problem. In truth, our feelings are important indicators of what is happening inside of us. Every feeling we have is valid, because it's ours. Sometimes, toxic people shame us or try to make us look crazy for having feelings. Don't buy into that game! You are not crazy. You are brave and strong for having and acknowledging your feelings. That's the truth!! 🧡 What has your experience been with this phrase? Comment below. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Learn more about taking care of your emotional self in my book, Brave Love 365: Daily Inspiration, Validation, and Support for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships. You can find it here: https://tinyurl.com/mrcs5s4x #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #abuse #toxicrelationships #selfcare #empowerment #SelfEmpowerment #emotionalabuse
Thank you readers, for the thoughtful and supportive reviews!! 🧡⭐️🧡 They are the most effective way to get Brave Love 365 into the hands of those who will benefit from reading it. For those of you who have read Brave Love 365 and would like to leave a review, you can do so on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0B9HNR1NH You can also leave a review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62004919 May you love yourself bravely today! 🥰 Erika #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365 #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuseawareness #selfhelpbooks #selfhelp #abuse #abuserecovery #empath #innerchild #selflove #bravelove
I have the best readers ever! Thanks for the awesome reviews.🧡❤🧡 Brave Love 365 is not only a healing tool for survivors of narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. It's also proving to be helpful for friends and family members of the survivor, as well as professionals who work to support the survivor on their healing journey. Written by a mental health counselor & survivor of narcissistic abuse, Brave Love 365 helps to increase understanding of this mind boggling form of abuse. Why do people stay if its so bad?? How can I help support them?? These are just a few of the questions that are explored in the pages of this book. You can find Brave Love 365 in ebook, paperback, or hardcover versions here: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Love-365-Narcissistic-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0B9HNR1NH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675988413&sr=8-1 #bravelove #empath #selfcare #selflovematters #selflovejourney #toxiclove #innerchildwounds #highlysensitive #selflove #selfhelp #innerchild #selfhelpbooks #innerpeace #selfhelptools #innerwork #innerchildhealing #abuse #gaslighting #bravelove365 #counselingtools #toxicrelationships
Future Faking is an incredibly painful, mind-bending abuse tactic that people use to control and manipulate, gain external validation, and keep the victim hooked into the relationship. The best thing to do is set firm boundaries, prioritize our self-care, and leave the relationship if possible when we recognize future faking or any other abuse tactic. 💚 #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #abuse #narcissisticabuserecovery #futurefaking #betrayaltrauma #ptsd #cptsd #empowerment #selfcare #selflove #bravelove365 #toxicrelationship #toxicworkplace #toxicparent #selfhelpbooks
Self-Care Sunday! I just put together a pot of pea soup. What are you doing to love on yourself today?🧡 #selfcaresunday #selfcare #selflovematters #bravelove365 #healingfromtheinsideout
Stonewalling is a painful and destructive abuse tactic that narcissists use to disempower and diminish us, and to avoid taking accountability for their poor behavior. Knowledge is power. 🧡 #bravelove365 #knowledgeispower #yourenotcrazy #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabuseawareness #selfcare #selflove #selfhelpbooks #toxiclove #toxicrelationships #empowerment #innerwork
Taking a quiet moment to reconnect to myself and my Source. It was magical watching the powdery, sparkling snow drift down from the trees on the soft breeze. #selflove #selfcare #bravelove #bravelove365
Yesterday was an amazing, expansive, Brave Love kinda day!! ❤️✨ In the afternoon I spoke with a group of incredible, inquisitive people at the Door County Library - Sturgeon Bay Branch. In the evening, my awesomely intrepid sister, Lisa Nelson Iverson and I braved the blizzard and headed down to the warm, cozy atmosphere at the Lion's Mouth Bookstore in Green Bay. We shared a sacred moment with a lively bunch of brave and beautiful souls. I am so grateful to each and every person that I had the honor of connecting with yesterday. I met people in the throes of the excruciating pain of narcissistic abuse - those that love someone being broken down by this destructive form of abuse - and those who have done the hard work of healing, discovering the Brave Love within them and launching themselves into a beautiful new life. Each one of you has touched my heart in a profound way. Thank you! Keep loving yourselves bravely!!❤️🧡 Thank you also to Laura Kayacan and Amy Mazzariello making these events possible! 📚🧡 #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #toxicrelationships #selflove #selfcare #innerwork #selfhelp
Triangulation is a painful, damaging abuse tactic that can disempower and diminish us if we don't understand what's happening. Knowledge is power. 🧡 #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissisticabuserecovery #toxicrelationships #toxiclove #innerwork #selfcare #selflove #selfhelpbooks #selfhelptools #triangulation
Hi everyone! Thanks so much to all of you who have left a review for my book, Brave Love 365: Daily Inspiration, Validation, and Support for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships. I appreciate it! 🧡 If you're interested in learning more about it, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Love-365-Narcissistic-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0B9HNR1NH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675988413&sr=8-1 #bravelove365 #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticabusesurvivor #narcissist #toxicrelationships #innerchild #innerpeace #innerwork #toxicrelationships #selfhelpbooks #selfcare #selflove #empathlife #empath #highlysensitive #selfhelp
Hello Brave Lovers!🧡 During the love bombing stage of the narcissistic abuse cycle, the narcissist presented themself as THE answer to all of our wants and needs, able to finally heal all of the painful wounds within us with their “love.” They shape shifted who they were, to become the person of our dreams. As a result, we often missed the red flags that our soul saw clearly, unwilling to give up the love, acceptance, and validation that this person seemed to bring. As all survivors know, the person that the narcissist appeared to be wasn’t real. After love bombing, the devaluation began, slowly dismantling and erasing us from the inside out. If you’re comfortable sharing, what is one red flag that you missed along the way? #narcissisticabuse #toxicrelationships #bravelove365