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When Rest Feels Unfamiliar: What a Quiet Evening Led Me to Learn About Polyvagal Theory
What happens when you finally stop and realise you don’t know how to rest? A quiet evening of reflection led me into learning about polyvagal theory and how our nervous system responds to safety, stress and trauma. A personal reflection on lived experience, healthcare training and understanding the body’s survival responses.
NAAVoices: Narcissist’s Cycle of Abuse | A Trauma‑Informed Resource for Survivors & Practitioners
The guide explains the cycle of narcissistic abuse, highlighting four stages: Idealisation, Devaluation, Discard, and Hoovering. It emphasizes how such abuse affects victims psychologically and emotionally, often leading to anxiety and confusion. Supported by UK research, it advocates for awareness, safety planning, and accessing domestic abuse resources for recovery.
The Friday Everything Broke
After my coercive control case was dropped and police corruption became undeniable, I collapsed at work. This is what despair after re-traumatisation really looks like — and why it is never a sign of weakness.
Finding Silence in the Midst of Overload: Navigating Safety and Trauma
Many individuals carry the burden of trauma from relationships with narcissists, finding home a challenging space filled with anxiety and reminders of their past. Hyper-vigilance wears on the nervous system, complicating daily life and parenting. Healing takes time and small anchors like mindfulness, safe spaces, and support help reclaim one’s story, emphasizing resilience and connection.
