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She Was My Therapist. Then She Became My Abuser.

This is how professional therapy became the perfect cover for psychological abuse.

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Welcome to Kill The Silence

This isn’t content. It’s a survival system.

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Welcome to Kill The Silence

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Your Body Keeps Score When Your Mind Won’t: The 7 Silent Alarms Your Nervous System Is Screaming…

Let me tell you something you already know — but probably haven’t said out loud:

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A man in a suit stares forward with a calm, serious expression. His entire body is overlaid with glowing red neural or vascular patterns, symbolizing an activated nervous system. The image visually represents internal stress, emotional intensity, and hidden trauma beneath a professional exterior.

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The Body Keeps the Score: 5 Physical Signs You’re Still Carrying Trauma

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An illustration of a person viewed from behind, glowing with radiant orange and yellow energy lines emanating from their body. The visual symbolizes stored trauma in the nervous system. Overlaid text reads: “The Body Keeps the Score — 5 Physical Signs You’re Still Carrying Trauma.” A representation of somatic trauma and mind-body connection.

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The Covert Narcissist: 11 Signs You’re Dealing With Evil in Disguise

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A wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing stands at a church pulpit, preaching to a congregation of sheep. A large cross hangs on the wall behind, and sunlight filters through a tall stained-glass window. The image is a symbolic representation of covert narcissism — manipulation hidden beneath kindness, authority, or spiritual leadership. A visual metaphor for predatory control masked as care or morality.

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The Narcissist Didn’t Trauma Bond You. You Trauma Bonded Yourself.

This piece is direct and may feel uncomfortable to read. It is not meant for those in immediate crisis, but for those who are beginning to…

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A man and woman sit close together, both looking distressed, with heavy metal chains binding their wrists together. Their heads are bowed and their expressions are pained, symbolizing emotional bondage, trauma bonds, and the struggle to break free from toxic relationships.

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You’re Not Addicted to Your Ex. You’re Addicted to Your Own Supply.

The most devastating truth about narcissistic relationships? You weren’t just their drug dealer. You were also their best customer.

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A woman with tear-filled eyes forces a wide smile, her face showing a painful mix of distress and performance. The image captures the emotional conflict of masking pain with forced positivity, often seen in trauma survivors trying to appear “okay.”

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The New Type of Narcissist Nobody Talks About (And They’re Everywhere)

They’re the helpers, the activists, the “good people” who somehow leave you feeling terrible. Here’s how communal narcissists are…

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A woman with a calm, serious expression stands against a dark background, illuminated by a glowing halo of light above her head. The image symbolizes moral projection, idealization, or perceived purity — often contrasted with hidden complexity beneath the surface.

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Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Your Narcissistic Ex (The Science of Trauma Bonding Will Blow…

Your brain is literally wired to crave them. Here’s why you’re not weak, you’re not crazy, and how to break free from the mental prison…

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A distressed woman with closed eyes presses her hands to her temples, her brow furrowed in pain or overwhelm. The image conveys emotional tension, anxiety, and the silent weight of internal struggle.

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The 7 Signs You’re Dealing With a Covert Narcissist (And Why It’s Destroying Your Mental Health)

They don’t look like the narcissists in movies. They’re your colleague, your partner, maybe even your parent. Here’s how to spot them…

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A snarling wolf disguised in a sheep’s wool cloak stares directly ahead, exposing sharp teeth beneath the deception. The image symbolizes hidden danger, manipulation, and the threat of predators who present themselves as protectors.

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Sales Exec. Trauma survivor. Recovered alcoholic. ADHD & C-PTSD human. Sometimes serious. Sometimes funny. Always real. medium.com/kill-the-silence

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