The Vertical Connection
Things I Have Learned From Being in Unhealthy Connection
Insights on navigating unhealthy relationship dynamics, signs of manipulation, cluster B personality traits, healthy interdependence, boundaries, productive conflict, narcissism, and tools for self-awareness and growth in personal connections.
LinkOver the past few weeks, I’ve been feeling called to write this series, “The Ways We’ve Been Taught to Love Aren’t Okay. They’re Traumatizing.”
Two weeks ago, I wrote about “The Healing Magic of Friendship,” in which I talked about how we need to stop prioritizing romantic intimacy above everything else.... See more
instagram.com1. Articulate Your Energetic Needs To Yourself
Did you know the heart produces the strongest electromagnetic field of any organ in the body? Your electromagnetic field can be detected several feet away from your meat and bones. Your energy is very real. That means tending to your energetic diet is JUST as important as eating food. I believe our... See more
Did you know the heart produces the strongest electromagnetic field of any organ in the body? Your electromagnetic field can be detected several feet away from your meat and bones. Your energy is very real. That means tending to your energetic diet is JUST as important as eating food. I believe our... See more
A New Type Of Conscious Relationship
To best respond to whatever arises in front of us day by day or even moment by moment, we sometimes need to tighten up on the reins of autonomy, while loosening the reins of connection. In other moments, we tighten the connection reins, moving in closer to our partners while releasing the autonomy reins…With practice, we learn that autonomy and
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Lack of emotional Intimacy
Individuals with non-integrated shadows can appear guarded, especially in friendships and romantic relationships. For the partner, it may seem that it is nearly impossible to get past a certain level in knowing them. It begins to appear that the relationship is lacking depth, and may begin to dissolve the bond.
Individuals with non-integrated shadows can appear guarded, especially in friendships and romantic relationships. For the partner, it may seem that it is nearly impossible to get past a certain level in knowing them. It begins to appear that the relationship is lacking depth, and may begin to dissolve the bond.









