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The song “29” written by singer Demi Lovato (she/them) for her eighth album tells the story of her traumatic, age-inappropriate relationship with Wilmer Valderrama, who…
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Released in 2014, Christina Perri’s song “Human” remains one of the most touching and moving pieces of music surrounding mental health. The song helps bring…
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The late 2022 thriller “Alice, Darling” explores the themes of abuse and manipulation in an abusive relationship. The story follows Alice, the protagonist, who is…
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Social media and dating apps have revolutionized the way we establish relationships with others, offering accessibility and flexibility that have shifted our ideas about maintaining…
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In her well-articulated and expressive spoken word, Alex Lane describes her experience living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Lane composed the spoken word as though…
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Narcissistic people deeply crave the approval of others. This desire stems from an extreme insecurity which makes them hypersensitive to criticism and unable to acknowledge…
![Navigating Narcissistic Relationships](https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/files/2022/04/0B134B24-99A4-4A2A-BA4D-963A83C338CA-470x140.jpeg?x81652)
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on the topics of narcissistic personality disorder and narcissistic abuse. In her book, “Should I…
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Misophonia means “hatred of sound” and is defined as a condition in which individuals experience distress and disgust when they are confronted with sounds made…