The Wise Lesbian Guide To Getting Free From Crazy Making Relationships

Relationships can be both beautiful and complicated, but when it comes to crazy-making relationships, it's important to recognize the signs and take action. In this wise lesbian guide, we will explore the various aspects of getting free from toxic relationships and finding happiness and peace in your life.

Understanding Crazy-Making Relationships

Crazy-making relationships, commonly known as toxic or emotionally abusive relationships, can be detrimental to one's mental and emotional well-being. They often involve manipulative behaviors, power imbalances, and a lack of mutual respect and support.

The Wise Lesbian Guide to Getting Free From Crazy-Making Relationships & Getting on with Your Life

by Amber Ault (Kindle Edition)

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For many lesbians, navigating relationships can already be challenging due to societal pressures and acceptance. However, it is crucial to recognize the signs of crazy-making relationships and work towards creating healthier dynamics.

Signs of Crazy-Making Relationships

Identifying the signs of a crazy-making relationship can be the first step towards freeing yourself. These signs may include:

• Constant criticism and belittlement
• Gaslighting and manipulating your perception of reality
• Isolating you from friends and family
• Unpredictable mood swings and emotional abuse
• Controlling behavior and excessive jealousy

Breaking Free: The Wise Lesbian Way

Getting free from a crazy-making relationship may seem daunting, but it is vital for your well-being and growth. Here are some wise lesbian tips to help you break free:

1. Recognize your worth: Understand that you deserve to be treated with respect and love. You are worthy of a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
2. Seek support: Reach out to trusted friends, family, or support groups within the LGBTQ+ community. Share your experiences and seek guidance from those who understand your journey.
3. Set boundaries: Clearly define your boundaries and communicate them assertively with your partner. Do not compromise on your non-negotiables.
4. Practice self-care: Prioritize self-care and self-love. Engage in activities that bring you joy and promote healing.
5. Consider therapy: Professional therapy or counseling can provide invaluable support during this difficult time. A therapist can help you navigate your emotions and guide you towards a healthier future.
6. Build a support network: Surround yourself with positive influences and role models who inspire and uplift you. Strengthening your circle of support can help in your healing process.
7. Take time for reflection: Reflect on the patterns and dynamics of your past relationships. Learn from your experiences and make conscious choices moving forward.
8. Rediscover yourself: Embrace your individuality and explore your passions. Focus on personal growth and discover what truly makes you happy.

Embracing a Healthy Future

Once you have successfully freed yourself from a crazy-making relationship, it's time to embrace a healthier future. This may involve exploring new relationships, but it is essential to prioritize your healing and personal growth.

Remember, a wise lesbian knows her worth and actively works towards creating fulfilling and loving relationships. By following this guide and engaging in self-reflection and self-love, you can break free from crazy-making relationships and build a brighter tomorrow.

Crazy-making relationships can be toxic and harmful, but it's never too late to break free and find happiness. As a wise lesbian, you deserve love, respect, and a relationship that uplifts you. By recognizing the signs, seeking support, and prioritizing your well-being, you can create a life filled with healthy and fulfilling relationships.

The Wise Lesbian Guide to Getting Free From Crazy-Making Relationships & Getting on with Your Life

by Amber Ault (Kindle Edition)

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	760 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	191 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

Is your relationship "always about her?" Does it seem condemned to an endless break-up/ make up cycle? Do your friends think your girlfriend is bad news? If you are stuck in a confusing, exhausting, crazy-making relationship and looking for a way to make sense of your girlfriend's self-centered, erratic, or volatile behavior, you need The Wise Lesbian Guide to Getting Free from Crazy-Making Relationships and Getting On With Your Life. In one small volume, Amber Ault, Ph.D., MSW spells out how three "personality disorders" (Narcissistic, Anti-social, Borderline) account for much of the toxic "come here/go away" "I love you/I hate you" and "it's all about me" drama that keeps good women in relationships that are great every once in awhile but wretchedly crazy-making most of the time. While other books explore the rise of narcissism, surviving the abuse of psychopaths, and responding to people who have borderline personality disorder in general, this book takes a lesbian-specific look at the devastation these personality disorders can cause in relationships and the special challenges facing women in same-sex partnerships with personality-disordered women.In The Wise Lesbian Guide to Getting Free from Crazy-Making Relationships and Getting on With Your Life, Dr. Ault, a clinical sociologist and psychotherapist, draws from clinical literature and experience, expertise in LGBT culture, and a series of interviews with lesbian and queer women who have survived relationships with toxic partners to help you determine if the trouble you are experiencing in your relationship is rooted in a partner's personality disorder. She reviews common toxic relationship dynamics, the costs of staying with personality disordered partners, common personality disorder patterns, and why you might have been vulnerable to getting involved with a personality disordered woman. Perhaps most importantly, she provides specific skills you need to use if you are preparing to exit a toxic relationship, and detailed strategies for recovery, once you are free.Every person deserves to be in a happy, joyful, supportive relationship. As we move into an era in which same-sex partners have access to legal marriage, it is perhaps more crucial than ever that we clarify our expectations for same-sex relationships and become skilled at choosing partners with the capacity to fully participate in mutually respectful, reciprocally supportive, life-enhancing relationships. You deserve to be in a relationship that promotes your happiness, health, and peacefulness. If your current relationship undermines your ease, well-being, and productivity, this book can help you get clearer about what is not working and how to take action so that you can open yourself to the possibility of having the relationship happiness you deserve.