While recently listening to the song ‘Just Give Me a Reason’ by P!NK, I noticed a dialogue taking place between two lovers. I suspected it was an example of a trauma bond in an abusive relationship. After watching the video, I was convinced that the song was written about a trauma bond with a charming, yet deceptive, manipulator. Let us look at the video and analyse the lyrics, while bearing in mind the common signs and symptoms of narcissistic abuse.
A South African’s Review of ‘Born a Crime’ by Trevor Noah
Through his account, he touches on the socio-economic and political climate of South Africa during apartheid. He skillfully raises the international reader’s attention towards the ramifications of racism and poverty.
The Road
The road takes from you, scars you, and changes you. But... #poem
Defining God – Is it possible?
Is God not the perception of our collective thoughts and experiences within ourselves, and together with each other?
Protect Your Dreams
When releasing dreams, the heart left open... Vulnerable. #poem
Authentic Africa
Her resounding heartbeat reverberating to the drumbeat of her regal resilience. #poem
Next
Wherever my spirit leads. #poem
9 Book Suggestions for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
Education plays a major role in the healing process. It is the first step that starts your journey to recovery.
Anchored by Love
When life turns you upside-down #poem
Survival
Slowly drawing back together again #poem
10 Reading Resolutions for the New Year
This helpful list may increase your reading time, and renew your vigor for reading.
The Aftershocks
The triggers all around, Bringing back the memory #poem
Melancholy
For this sadness in my soul, Has no other escape #poem
From Elation to Devastation
Waking up to find, You have lost all feeling #poem
Emptiness
Ghosting through the city, In a dark and crazy haze #poem
House of Cards
Down to nothing, Reconstructing. #poem
Shattered
Spirals of shaking, inwardly quaking #poem
Momentum
Nevertheless, on we press! #poem
In the Wake of Death
When days are dark, nights unlivable #poem