Tag: trauma bonding
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I thought he was different because he understood what I’d been through. Looking back, I realised understanding and safety are not the same thing.
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Some men become heroes without ever doing anything heroic. If you’ve ever found yourself admiring someone who consistently gave you the bare minimum, this might explain why. Let’s talk about pedestal-building, idealisation, and why so many women end up seeing potential instead of reality.
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I didn’t just get gaslit. I learned how to do it to myself! I explained things away. Softened the truth. Talked myself out of what I knew… just so I could stay.
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It didn’t start with them. But it can end with you.
