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Am I in a Toxic Relationship? A Trauma-Informed Reflection Quiz
People rarely sit in my office and say, “I am in a toxic relationship.” More often, they ask, “I know they love me, so why do I feel alone?” They describe affection followed by distance and the feeling of walking on eggshells. When love and abandonment exist side by side, it can become difficult to...
Azita Abdollahian
6 hours ago13 min read


Am I the Toxic One? A Compassionate Checklist for Relationship Self-Reflection
What if the behaviours you feel most ashamed of aren't proof that you’re a "bad" person, but are actually signals that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode? It's an incredibly heavy burden to carry the quiet, persistent fear: "am I the toxic one in my relationship?" You might feel like the...
Azita Abdollahian
1 day ago13 min read


Beyond the Couch: 5 Powerful Alternatives to Traditional Therapy in 2026
What if the reason you still feel stuck isn't a lack of insight, but a nervous system that simply isn't listening to your thoughts? You might have spent years in talk therapy, gaining a profound intellectual understanding of your past and your patterns, yet find that your emotional reactions remain...
Azita Abdollahian
1 day ago12 min read


Therapy for Betrayal Trauma in Australia: A Compassionate Path to Restoration
What if the crushing weight in your chest and the constant "mind movies" playing on loop aren't just signs of a broken heart, but a physiological injury to your very foundation? When the person you trusted most shatters that bond, the world can suddenly feel like a dangerous and unpredictable place....
Azita Abdollahian
1 day ago13 min read
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