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In the beginning, your abuser will make you feel like the best thing that ever happened to them. You’ll feel like the most important person in their life — as if you’ve finally found your fairytale romance. You’ll hear, “I’ve never met anyone like you,”  or “You’re everything I’ve ever prayed for.” What you don’t realize is that psychological and emotional abusers are chameleons  — they study you, mimic you, and morph into whatever you need them to be in the beginning stages of a...

Why God Begins the Change in You First! Have you ever found yourself asking, “When will they change?” In the midst of toxic relationships , whether in marriage, friendship, or family , we often believe that if the other person would just change, everything would finally be okay. But at what point do we realize that we cannot change another person? Truth is, we can’t even change ourselves. With an open heart, only God can do the true work of transformation —from the inside out. Letting Go of...

When Fear Silences Your Voice Don’t live in fear of being intimidated or manipulated into believing your feelings and voice don’t matter. As Scripture reminds us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind”  ( 2 Timothy 1:7 ). Many who have lived through narcissistic or emotional abuse  know this feeling all too well—shrinking back when faced with dominating personalities. You may be afraid to speak up, fearing mockery, dismissal, or emotional punishment....