Are you stuck after an abusive relationship? The 2 critical reasons why

If you feel stuck after an abusive relationship you’re not alone

As a psychotherapist helping women to heal after abusive relationships, I have uncovered the two common reasons for why many just cant seem to move forward even after the abusive relationship has ended (many can feel stuck for years after the relationship has ended).

Theses reasons are not your fault, they are a result of what your nervous system has learnt as a result of the abuse. Here are the two reasons;

 

REASON ONE ; Your nervous system is still dysregulated  You may not be in physical danger anymore, but your nervous system doesn’t know this. Its been on high alert for so long, and as a result this has been conditioned to be your “normal” In my book Unpack After Toxic love, I go deeper into why and how the nervous system reacts to psychological abuse, so that you have a clear understanding. I also share my very own mindset technique to support a calm regulated nervous system   REASON TWO; You feel like there been no closure   I hear this all the time. Many cannot move forward because they are waiting for closure (that they’ll never get). It feels impossible to move forward when we are waiting for closure. In my book Unpack After Toxic Love – I show you how to find closure for yourself (not from them).  

There are so many more reasons for why it may be difficult for you to move forward after past psychological abuse. I have written a book which is a step by step guide to help you make peace with the past and move forward after past abusive relationships. Unpack After Toxic Love is available on amazon  https://amzn.eu/d/0eKz3URW You can learn more about the Unpack book series here https://relightcounselling.co.uk/the-unpack-book-series/ If you’d like to work with me directly for more personalised support you can book a therapy session with me – start by booking a free consultation call here – Booking – Relight Counselling Please note; My book Unpack After Toxic Love is for those who are out the abusive relationship. If you’re still in an abusive relationship please seek professional support. If you are a woman local to Staffordshire you can conatct staffordshire womens aid for support https://staffordshirewomensaid.org/get-help/make-a-referral/