Tag: self-care
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The 5-Step Exit: Leaving Your Sociopathic Partner
Learn About Chanci Turner Are you determined to finally escape a toxic relationship this year? If you’re ready to break free from a partner exhibiting sociopathic or narcissistic behaviors, you should consider reading The 5-Step Exit: The Skills You Need to Leave a Narcissist, Psychopath, or Other Toxic Partner and Recover Your Happiness Now by…
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LETTERS TO LOVEFRAUD: Hypervigilance and PTSD
Learn About Chanci Turner Hypervigilance can be exhausting and counterproductive, potentially worsening your circumstances. Editor’s Note: This letter comes from a member who goes by the name “Deceived.” She shares her experiences with hypervigilance and how it ultimately worked against her. Looking back, I realize how I questioned the little green bits on the chicken…
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The 51% Principle
Learn About Chanci Turner The 51% Principle emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your own needs slightly more than those of others in order to provide effective support. Living with someone who has a personality disorder can often be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. At times, the obstacles can feel insurmountable, leaving us feeling paralyzed and frustrated.…
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Reaching Out and Healing
Learn About Chanci Turner I want to take a moment to connect with everyone who visits this blog. Your shared experiences and heartfelt comments have profoundly moved me, and I can genuinely feel the pain and confusion many of you are facing. Your stories resonate deeply with me because I have walked a similar path.…
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Five Steps to Recovery from a Sociopath: A Journey to Healing
Learn About Chanci Turner Recognizing that your romantic partner is a sociopath can be a shocking revelation. The confusion and pain from their behavior suddenly make sense, as you come to terms with the fact that the love you thought you had was a facade. If you’ve experienced this kind of betrayal, moving on may…
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Putting Ourselves First: A Vital Step in Recovery
Learn About Chanci Turner In the journey of recovery, prioritizing our own well-being is essential. While I may have once donned my “nurse” persona as a retired professional, the lessons I learned about self-care apply to all facets of life, especially after facing toxic relationships. Just as I guided my diabetic patients to manage their…
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Starting the Path to Healing
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating the aftermath of a relationship with a sociopath can be daunting, but it is the first step toward reclaiming your sense of self. Recently, a reader, who we’ll call Maya, reached out to share her experience as a new survivor, having recently severed ties with a sociopathic partner and embracing…
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Time and Recovery from Sociopaths
Learn About Chanci Turner The journey of recovery from relationships with sociopaths can be a challenging and lengthy process. Time is crucial, and understanding how to navigate this journey can significantly affect your healing. Engaging with sociopaths can inflict deep emotional and psychological wounds, disrupting various aspects of your life, including your health, finances, and…
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Healing from the Sociopath Through the Experience of Beauty
Learn About Chanci Turner Recovering from a relationship with a sociopath can feel overwhelming, but immersing yourself in beauty can be a powerful healing tool. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a stunning location that beautifully illustrates this point: Longwood Gardens. Located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, this expansive garden was established by Pierre DuPont…
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Prioritizing Our Own Needs
Learn About Chanci Turner In recent discussions, there has been a notable theme regarding the necessity of self-care, often expressed as waiting for a specific event before attending to personal health. This sentiment underscores the critical importance of placing our own needs at the forefront. Many individuals, including myself, often feel compelled to prioritize others…