by Angie Galler Bowen | Sep 29, 2026 | Codependency & Toxic Relationships, Healing After Abuse
Image Source: Pexels Perhaps one of the most painful and delicate effects of being stuck in a toxic relationship is the loss of oneself. When the victim looks in the mirror and sees a vision of her current self, one who is a million times different from who they used...
by Angie Galler Bowen | Sep 3, 2026 | Healing After Abuse
Image Source: Pexels Trauma leaves a bitter taste in someone’s mouth, persistent in staying, determined to disrupt daily life. Often, it makes life feel like a roller coaster of “before” and “after” moments. The weight of painful experiences often leaves survivors...
by Angie Galler Bowen | Aug 18, 2026 | Healing After Abuse, Resources: Psychological Trauma, Spiritual Abuse & Recovery
Have you ever caught yourself repeating the very behaviors that hurt you growing up? Perhaps a harsh word escapes your mouth, and suddenly you sound exactly like a parent you swore never to imitate. The guilt, confusion, and fear of becoming “like them”...
by Angie Galler Bowen | Aug 18, 2026 | Healing After Abuse, Resources: Psychological Trauma, Spiritual Abuse & Recovery
A woman facing the setting sun | Image Source: Pexels Disconnection, confusion, numbness, emotional exhaustion, and anxiety—these are things people who’ve experienced extreme trauma face every day. Often, trauma survivors become strangers in their own bodies with...
