Reconnecting with Joy After Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse often diminishes your sense of joy and fulfillment. After being in a relationship where your feelings were minimized or dismissed, you may find it difficult to enjoy activities, hobbies, or moments that once brought happiness.
Reconnecting with joy begins with small steps. Simple practices, such as scheduling moments for self-care, engaging in hobbies, or noticing positive experiences, can help rebuild your capacity for pleasure. Mindfulness and journaling may also support reflection on what brings you genuine satisfaction.
Therapy can guide you in exploring past experiences, processing trauma, and developing strategies to reconnect with joy. Creating space for happiness and self-expression is a crucial part of healing.
If you want support in reconnecting with joy after emotional abuse, I offer online counselling across Ontario and in-person sessions in Burlington. You can book a consultation through my Jane link: https://guidingyou.janeapp.com.
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