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Using Life Writing to Heal
Writing about our difficult past experiences can help us process trauma.

How the Narcissist Feasts on You
Narcissists are always hungry. And they are never full.

Toxic Relationships in Contemporary Fiction
These novels feature difficult relationships, manipulative dynamics, and unhealthy patterns which may help you recognize the behaviors and the impact of a toxic relationship in your own life.

A Surprising Way to Heal Trauma
An article from National Geographic describes how some people find relief from watching horror movies. The “controlled fear” experiences work as a sort of exposure therapy for emotional trauma.

Shame, Interrupted
Shame loses its grip when you deconstruct it instead of it deconstructing you.

Trauma Recovery Sparked By Words
Rekindle self-connection or ignite connection within for the first time.

The Awful Myth of Complicity in Trauma
Telling someone who has endured trauma to “take full responsibility” for bringing on the abuse is insensitive and wrong. But it happens to people who have endured sexual abuse, physical violence, and emotional torment. What you need to know.
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Trauma-Informed Books
by Meredith Resnick, LCSW
Meredith's books offer distilled and powerful suggestions to aid in recovery from narcissistic abuse, toxic families, sexual assault, and other personal topics. The books she has written have sold and helped tens of thousands in their recovery from the damaging effects of abuse and trauma. Maybe they can help you, too.