Dr. Tina Paone

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Noticing red flags in someone's relationship? Don't dismiss it, and don't dismiss what survivors or their families are telling you. Speak up. #DVAM #RedFlags #Unbroken

If you've ever been told you're 'too sensitive' for reacting to hurt, remember—your feelings are valid. Don't let anyone dismiss your pain to avoid accountability. You deserve to be heard. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #EmotionalAbuse #RedFlags #CoerciveControl

Staying in an abusive situation because you feel you have to is incredibly hard. Wherever you are right now, you deserve support. Reach out to someone you trust. #DVAM #Unbroken #FindYourSupport

The ultimate emotional blackmail. Using the "good partner" label as a weapon to bypass boundaries isn't love—it’s manipulation. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Join us at the Week Without Violence Block Party in Pottstown. Dr. Paone will have a table, so stop by to say hello and learn about Unbroken Saturday October 24 11 AM to 3 PM 315 King St., Pottstown, PA #WeekWithoutViolence #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #Pottstown #Unbroken#NarcissticAbuse

When you prioritize your own needs and happiness, you reclaim the power someone else tried to take. Radical self-care isn't just "pampering"—it's an act of liberation. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Narcissistic abuse tries to make you feel alone. You are not!#narcissist #toxicrelationships #mentalhealthawareness #bookrecs #narcissticabuse #growthmindset #readingcommunity #freedownload #NarcissisticAbuse #AbuseSurvivor #MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #FYP

Meet Holly Gomez, LMFT — the newest addition to the Rise & Thrive Counseling team! Holly is available to support clients throughout California. #DVAM #CaliforniaTherapist #CaliforniaTherapy #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #TraumaHealing

"If you leave me, I'll hurt myself, and it will be your fault." This is emotional manipulation, a form of coercive control. You are not responsible for anyone else's actions. Your wellbeing and safety matter. #DomesticViolence #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse #CoerciveControl

"I could see the warning signs, but I didn't feel like I could do anything about it." Financial abuse keeps people trapped long after they recognize what's happening. #DVAM #FinancialAbuse #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Unbroken

Emotional abuse isn’t always obvious. It can be being shut down for who you are or told you’re not enough. Awareness is the first step—share if someone needs this. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EmotionalAbuse #RedFlags #MentalHealth #ToxicRelationships

Financial control or healthy budgeting? When one partner holds the purse strings tight, it can quickly shift from "saving money" to financial abuse. Is it a shared goal or a loss of autonomy? #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Join us at the Week Without Violence Block Party in Pottstown. Dr. Paone will have a table, so stop by to say hello and learn about Unbroken Saturday October 24 11 AM to 3 PM 315 King St., Pottstown, PA #WeekWithoutViolence #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #Pottstown #Unbroken#NarcissticAbuse

If a relationship or environment consistently drains you, you have full permission to exit. Walking away isn't "giving up"; it's choosing yourself. Protect your energy like the finite resource it is. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Hindsight is 20/20 for a reason. 💭 You can't always see it while you're in it, and that's not your fault. Healing is learning to give yourself that grace. 💜 #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Unbroken

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Let's break the silence, support survivors, and spread hope. Everyone deserves to feel safe and valued. 💜 #DVAM

If you really loved me..." is not a question. It is a tactic. Love does not come with loyalty tests. Coercive control does. #CoerciveControl #RedFlags #NarcissisticAbuse #EmotionalAbuse#NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Loss. Divorce. Closure. Some moments change everything, and they become the reason we finally speak up. #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Unbroken

Narcissistic abuse is domestic violence—and one of the ways it shows up is through everyday phrases that may sound harmless to outsiders, but actually reveal deep patterns of coercive control. Understanding these “hidden” tactics helps shine a light on how insidious and damaging they really are.

External influence or a needed wake-up call? When family weighs in on your partner, it’s either protective wisdom or overstepping boundaries. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Join us at the Week Without Violence Block Party in Pottstown. Dr. Paone will have a table, so stop by to say hello and learn about Unbroken Saturday October 24 11 AM to 3 PM 315 King St., Pottstown, PA #WeekWithoutViolence #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #Pottstown #Unbroken#NarcissticAbuse

Protecting your peace means realizing you can't reason with someone who finds comfort in conflict. Let go of the "why" and focus on your own clarity. Your sanity is worth more than their chaos. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Narcissistic abuse is domestic violence—and one of the ways it shows up is through everyday phrases that may sound harmless to outsiders, but actually reveal deep patterns of coercive control. Understanding these “hidden” tactics helps shine a light on how insidious and damaging they really are.

If someone has told you that you are going to fail before you even try, that was never about your ability. Predicting your mistakes is a way to control the story and shift blame in advance. You are not "always" the problem, and you deserve to be supported, not set up. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Leaving was just the beginning. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Unbroken ebook is $1.99 and Playbooks are $0.99. #DVAM #Unbroken #NarcissisticAbuse #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

🟣 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Too often, people think of domestic violence only in terms of bruises and broken bones. But narcissistic abuse is domestic violence—it’s coercive control, manipulation, and silencing.

The classic non-apology. By shifting the blame for their reaction onto your actions, they’re avoiding accountability for their own self-control. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

The best ""revenge"" isn't about getting even—it's about outgrowing the drama entirely. Invest that energy back into yourself. Build a life so full of peace and purpose that the past becomes a distant memory. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Is this a leader setting a boundary or a red flag for authoritarian control? When "challenge" is treated like a crime, growth and safety usually disappear. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Healing isn't a race to a finish line—it’s a long, winding journey that requires steady pacing and a lot of self-compassion. Be gentle with your pace today. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

The ultimate move to shut down a conversation: Invalidation. When someone decides what "should" hurt you, they aren't just dismissing your tears—they’re dismissing your reality. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

The "why" isn't nearly as important as the how you feel right now. True closure is choosing your tranquility over their excuses. You don't need a final word to have a final peace. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

The ultimate conversation killer. Is this a plea for emotional validation or a total rejection of reality? When "how I feel" overrides "what is true," finding common ground becomes impossible. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Forgiveness isn't a guest pass; it’s an exit strategy. Clearing your heart doesn't require compromising your boundaries. Heal for you, not for them. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Abuse is not always loud. Sometimes it is a slow, deliberate unraveling of your voice, your safety, and your sense of self. Unbroken names that truth. #abuse #healing #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

There comes a moment when survival turns into truth-telling. Unbroken is a memoir about finding your voice after abuse and refusing to disappear inside someone else’s version of the story. Available in all formats. #abuse #healing #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

Some books help you understand the pattern; Unbroken shows you what it feels like to live inside one. Readers who found clarity in Lindsay Gibson’s work may connect deeply with this memoir. #abuse #healing #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

One of the cruelest parts of abuse is how it can make you doubt what you know is true. Unbroken is for readers untangling confusion, reclaiming clarity, and finding their way back to themselves. #abuse #healing #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

Is this a bold "disruptor" mindset or just classic entitlement? When someone thinks they're above the law (or the social contract), it’s usually a fast track to a toxic dynamic. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

First, you are idealized. Then you are criticized, blamed, and made to feel small. That painful shift is part of the pattern. Unbroken tells the story of what it takes to survive that emotional erosion and reclaim yourself. #abuse #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

True closure isn't a gift given by someone else; it’s a boundary you set for yourself. You don't need their honesty to find your peace. You just need your own. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

What happened in abusive relationships is not always one event you can point to. Sometimes it is gradual, confusing, and devastating in ways that take years to understand. Unbroken is available anywhere you purchase books. #abuse #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

Parenthood often involves a lot of "waiting for the click." 🕰️ I’m curious: what is the one specific hope you hold close for your child’s eventual understanding or reconciliation? Is it a shared truth, a family history, or a bridge you’re still building? Let’s talk. 🦋 #HealingJourney #CPTSD

I could survive what was done to me. What nearly broke me was watching that same abuse shape my child’s view of me. Order Unbroken today and step into a story of truth, grief, and healing. #abuse #healing #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

Healing from narcissistic abuse isn't just about moving away; it’s about building the internal strength to stay away. Every "no" is a workout for your soul, reinforcing your worth and protecting your peace. Reclaiming your space is where the real recovery begins. 🦋💪 #Healing #Boundaries

Healing often begins with naming what happened. Unbroken is for readers who are ready to reclaim their voice, trust themselves again, and tell the truth without apology. #abuse #healing #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

Is this a necessary boundary for survival or the heavy burden of a hidden identity? Sometimes the people closest to us are the ones who know us the least. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Healing asks for honesty before it offers peace. Unbroken is a memoir about confronting abuse without apology, without euphemism, and without making it easier for others to look away. Available anywhere you buy books. #abuse #healing #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #therapy

Healing isn’t just about "getting over it"—it’s about changing the scenery. Whether it’s a place, a person, or a pattern, your growth requires a safe space to take root. Prioritize your peace over your history. #NarcissticAbuse #CoersiveControl #RedFlags #EmotionalAbuse

Too much attention too fast can feel like love. Sometimes it is really the beginning of attachment, dependence, and control. It's one of the many patterns explored in Unbroken by Dr. Tina Paone, available anywhere books are sold. #abuse #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence