Healing After a Toxic Relationship — Reactive Abuse, Brave Steps and Why Self-Love Is Where Rebuilding Begins

Healing after a toxic relationship, understanding reactive abuse and taking the first brave steps to rebuild your life — this episode covers it all, honestly and without filters.This week I am winging it — no notes, no plan — just a raw and real conversation that went somewhere I did not expect. I share the story of a client who recently left her narcissistic ex and how I found myself being the unexpected messenger in her story. From there we go deep into reactive abuse — what it is, why victims often mistake themselves for the abuser and how gaslighting keeps you trapped in that confusion.I also share the books that helped me understand what I had actually been through:Living with the Dominator - Pat Craven: https://amzn.to/43ussQLWas it even abuse - Rose Byham: https://amzn.to/4eB6TUXHow to heal after narcisstic abuse, Caroline /strawson: https://amzn.to/4v2vE21We close with practical advice for anyone currently in or just leaving a toxic relationship — journaling, affirmations, self-care and why getting on the mental health nurse waitlist now could save you months of pain later.📥 Mirror Principle Workbook — identify your core beliefs and rewrite them: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mirror-principle-159043816?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link🌿 5 Day Devotion to Self Love — your starting point for rebuilding: https://www.patreon.com/posts/5-day-devotion-151272035?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link📞 Women's Aid: womensaid.org.uk | Freedom Programme: freedomprogramme.co.ukWhat is reactive abuse: https://nationallegalservice.co.uk/blog/recognising-reactive-abuse-and-navigating-the-grey-area/FOLLOW:Instagram/YouTube: @soulandscissors#toxicrelationship #narcissisticabuse #reactiveabuse #healingjourney #selflove #personaldevelopment #singlemum #womenempowerment #gaslighting #mentalhealth #lawofattraction #affirmations #rebuildingyourlife #domesticabuse #freedomprogramme #personalgrowth