A close-up of monarch butterfly chrysalises hanging from a black frame. Represents a safe, therapeutic space for women transforming themselves and their relationships at The Chrysalis Center, LLC with Shameka L. Mitchell, LCSW

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When Trying Harder in a Relationship Becomes Self-Abandonment
Shameka Mitchell Shameka Mitchell

When Trying Harder in a Relationship Becomes Self-Abandonment

Self-abandonment doesn’t always look like doing too little for yourself. Sometimes it looks like doing more and more to keep a relationship alive. This post explores mutuality, unequal relational labor, and the point at which trying harder can begin to cost you too much.

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Not Everyone Is a "Narcissist”

Not everyone who causes harm is a narcissist. But patterns like gaslighting, emotional manipulation, boundary violations, blame-shifting, and control can still leave people doubting themselves. This post explores narcissistic abuse awareness without relying on labels alone.

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