Escaping Toxic Relationships: The Power of Words and New Holiday Perspectives
Once you've escaped, you've escaped or once you're separate, that problem has been resolved and now you just need to have a different type of relationship is nonsense.
Words can be powerful tools for both harm and healing. In this episode of 'The Trauma of Abuse', host Hannah Barnard dives into how the language we use can keep us stuck in toxic relationships. She unpacks how certain terms and phrases can make abusers feel entitled to control us, and why it's crucial to change the way we talk about ourselves and our experiences. But that's not all.
Hannah also tackles the tricky subject of holidays and celebrations after trauma. For many, these times of joy can be overshadowed by painful memories and stress. She offers fresh perspectives on how to reclaim these occasions and make them meaningful again. One standout point is the importance of setting firm boundaries once you've left an abusive relationship. As Hannah puts it, 'Once you've escaped, you've escaped'.
The focus should shift to healing and building a new life, free from past entanglements. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical advice on breaking free from toxic dynamics and finding hope during tough times.
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Hannah Barnard
Hannah Barnard
Terms used to keep us trapped. How to cope this time of year
Terms used to keep us trapped. How to cope this time of year
Terms used to keep us trapped. How to cope this time of year
Monday 8th November 2021
Discover how language keeps us trapped in toxic relationships and learn new ways to cope with holidays post-trauma in 'The Trauma of Abuse' podcast.
This Podcast is based in the UK and is for anyone interested in hearing the real life personal accounts of victims and survivors of domestic abuse and controlling behaviours , the responses of UK serv...(view more)
Escaping Toxic Relationships: The Power of Words and New Holiday Perspectives
Once you've escaped, you've escaped or once you're separate, that problem has been resolved and now you just need to have a different type of relationship is nonsense.
Words can be powerful tools for both harm and healing. In this episode of 'The Trauma of Abuse', host Hannah Barnard dives into how the language we use can keep us stuck in toxic relationships. She unpacks how certain terms and phrases can make abusers feel entitled to control us, and why it's crucial to change the way we talk about ourselves and our experiences. But that's not all.
Hannah also tackles the tricky subject of holidays and celebrations after trauma. For many, these times of joy can be overshadowed by painful memories and stress. She offers fresh perspectives on how to reclaim these occasions and make them meaningful again. One standout point is the importance of setting firm boundaries once you've left an abusive relationship. As Hannah puts it, 'Once you've escaped, you've escaped'.
The focus should shift to healing and building a new life, free from past entanglements. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical advice on breaking free from toxic dynamics and finding hope during tough times.