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The Day I Learned that I Was in an Abusive Marriage

I am forever indebted to an emergency room nurse at a hospital. She saved my life.

Jan 28

The Day I Learned that I Was in an Abusive Marriage

Jan 28

Bernard Michaels

It’s No Fun Living a Life That’s a Lie

The priest said, “It is no fun living a life that’s a lie.” Having been gaslighted, I finally realize how true that statement is.

May 27

It’s No Fun Living a Life That’s a Lie

May 27

Bernard Michaels

More Closeness, More Healing

A trip together, a private location, and true physical and emotional intimacy reveal new experiences and strengthen my healing after abuse.

May 25

More Closeness, More Healing

May 25

Bernard Michaels

Trauma Doesn’t Want Me Healing and Messing with It

Sunday was perfect. Then, in the middle of the night, trauma comes raging back to remind me that it thinks it thinks it’s in charge of me.

May 5

Trauma Doesn’t Want Me Healing and Messing with It

May 5

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Listening to Rain Alone and Healing

Healing happens when it happens. Even alone, in a dark apartment. At 4 in the morning. When the rain won’t stop. Maybe it most happens…

Apr 28

Listening to Rain Alone and Healing

Apr 28

Bernard Michaels

The Old Mattress, the Random Meeting, My New Apartment, and the Healing Ahead

The mattress.

Apr 23

The Old Mattress, the Random Meeting, My New Apartment, and the Healing Ahead

Apr 23

Bernard Michaels

Is Healing Really a “Thing” After a Narcissistic Relationship?

My mother asked, “What are you talking about with all this healing?” Would my need for healing make more sense if I were physically…

Apr 3

Is Healing Really a “Thing” After a Narcissistic Relationship?

Apr 3

Bernard Michaels

Seven Admissions While Ending a Narcissistic Relationship

It’s time for several admissions about revelations, healing, hope, and a future after narcissistic abuse.

Mar 22

Seven Admissions While Ending a Narcissistic Relationship

Mar 22

Bernard Michaels

Your description of trying to protect yourself and not hurt your husband sounds so familiar.

Mar 14

Mar 14

Bernard Michaels

The Healing Ahead after Decades with a Narcissist

After living with a narcissist, I don’t even know what I like and don’t like. Healing is going to require figuring out what I care about.

Mar 3

The Healing Ahead after Decades with a Narcissist

Mar 3

Bernard Michaels

Bernard Michaels

An ex-husband who is healing through the impacts of emotional and verbal abuse, looking ahead to finding who he is again.

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