Kelli Czarnick, LPC

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

November is Family Court Awareness Month.

Behind every statistic in Breaking the Silence is a parent who fought for safety, lost faith in the system, and chose to speak anyway. Project Justice USA turned their voices into a national record of truth.

More information:

“Breaking the Silence” …

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11/04/2025

Here's what emotional abuse looks like, the harms associated with it and what to do if you or a loved one is experiencing it.

10/15/2025

Some mothers feel robbed of their motherhood experiences because while they should’ve been soaking up every moment, they were busy fighting to survive

No one talks about the mothers who loved their children deeply but were too emotionally drained to fully enjoy the journey
The ones who were holding everything together the home, the marriage, the image while silently falling apart inside

Motherhood was never supposed to feel like survival
It was supposed to feel like connection, laughter, peace, and presence
But for too many women, it became a battlefield of exhaustion, emotional neglect, and loneliness

There are mothers who nursed their babies with tears running down their faces because their hearts were breaking in silence
Who showed up with a smile while carrying the weight of an unhappy marriage, financial struggles, or emotional abuse
Who sacrificed their own needs again and again just to give their children the love they never received themselves

These women didn’t fail
They adapted
They did what they had to do to protect their children, even if it meant losing parts of themselves in the process

And now, as they heal, they carry the grief of what they missed — the calm moments that never came, the joy that got lost under survival, the memories that were clouded by pain

But there’s beauty in that healing too
Because one day, she realizes it’s not too late to reclaim her peace
It’s not too late to rebuild the version of motherhood she always wanted
It’s not too late to show her children what healing looks like in real time

To every mother who feels like she missed out — you didn’t fail your kids
You protected them
You loved them through the chaos
You gave them everything you had, even when you had almost nothing left

And now, you get to give them something even more powerful
A healed, peaceful, present version of you

That’s motherhood too
The kind that grows from strength, not struggle
The kind that chooses peace after pain
The kind that finally breathes again

09/08/2025

A key indicator that you're in a narcissistic relationship is when things only remain peaceful as long as you suppress your feelings, thoughts, and opinions. This is because narcissists thrive on control and dominance, and they often use manipulation, guilt, or anger to keep their partner in line.

When you're in a relationship with a narcissist, you may feel like you're walking on eggshells, constantly trying to avoid triggering their anger or disapproval. You might find yourself suppressing your own needs, desires, and opinions in order to maintain a semblance of peace.

But this peace comes at a great cost. By suppressing your own feelings and thoughts, you're sacrificing your own emotional well-being and autonomy. You're essentially giving up your own identity and agency in the relationship.

A healthy relationship, on the other hand, allows for open and honest communication, where both partners feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment or reprisal. In a healthy relationship, conflicts are resolved through mutual respect, empathy, and understanding.

If you find yourself consistently suppressing your feelings and opinions to avoid conflict, it's time to take a closer look at the relationship. Ask yourself: Am I truly valued and respected in this relationship? Am I free to be myself, or am I constantly trying to fit into a certain mold? By recognizing the signs of a narcissistic relationship, you can take the first step towards breaking free and finding a more fulfilling and healthy connection.

06/27/2025