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Are you a survivor of emotional abuse? We share the skills we learned while coming to terms with our dysfunctional past, and share how we took our own lives from permanent survival mode to life-affirming tranquillity.

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Toxic Relationships

Aubrey Cole in SwanWaters

Jan 11, 2021

Roadmap To Toxic Romance

When you grow up with a toxic, abusive, or emotionally unavailable parent…

Mags Thomson (she/her) in SwanWaters

Jan 7, 2021

Four Big Truths about Healing From Abuse

There are so very many truths about healing from abuse, there are a few insights that I…

Mags Thomson (she/her) in SwanWaters

Jan 3, 2021

The Chill Of Christmas

I had a lovely holiday, but I realise my parents still mess with my head a little at this time of year (It has been…

Aubrey Cole in SwanWaters

Dec 28, 2020

Save Your Energy for the Good Stuff

When I began my recovery from abuse, I didn’t have a plan, per se. I had a goal. That goal was…

Mags Thomson (she/her) in SwanWaters

Dec 24, 2020

Total Christmas Control

My mother loved parties, as long as they happened on her terms. Christmas was no exception to that rule.

Mags Thomson (she/her) in SwanWaters

Dec 21, 2020

Dealing With The Christmas Merry Go Round

I clearly remember that feeling of anticipation and dread whenever I’d have to attend a…

Mags Thomson (she/her) in SwanWaters

Dec 15, 2020

Making It Through Christmas

Christmas can bring out stress in the most peaceful people. Add a toxic…

Mags Thomson (she/her) in SwanWaters

Nov 5, 2020

It Wasn’t Me!

Toxic people take no responsibility for any of their behaviour. It shuts everything…