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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

I’m Exhausted: Searching for New Cues in Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

I’m consumed by cues as I work on healing. In healing from narcissistic abuse, it’s all about finding new cues to navigate without abuse.

3d ago

I’m Exhausted: Searching for New Cues in Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

3d ago

Bernard Michaels

Thoughts on My First Non-Anniversary

Today would have been my thirty-seventh wedding anniversary. Instead, it’s my first non-wedding anniversary.

Sep 5

Thoughts on My First Non-Anniversary

Sep 5

Bernard Michaels

3 Ways that Healing’s Showing Up

As I told my counselor at a recent appointment, “Healing is f’ing hard.” I knew it would be, but healing’s nuance and surprises, its…

Aug 4

3 Ways that Healing’s Showing Up

Aug 4

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

Bernard Michaels

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

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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