Shannon Thomas lcsw is the author of the internationally best selling book. Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse and Exposing Financial Abuse: When Money is a Weapon. This was her first book which has been published in multiple languages and also it serves as a road map for book studies in the United States. Thomas developed the Six Stages of Healing model, which has received positive feedback and acceptance from readers and medical experts all around the world. Here we present you Shannon Thomas quotes from healing from hidden abuse.
SHANNON THOMAS QUOTES FROM HEALING FROM HIDDEN ABUSE
“Toxic people are great actors. They will utilize whichever props are available to maintain control in the relationship.-Shannon Thomas
“The subtle nature of psychological abuse leaves survivors doubting themselves, but confidence is found in the healing process.-Shannon Thomas
“Giving in to a controlling person might feel like “keeping the peace “, for the moment but it’s actually starting a very toxic pattern.-Shannon Thomas
“Mistakes in life really are ok. We learn about ourselves and others through them. We get up, brush the dust off, forgive ourselves and get moving again.-Shannon Thomas
“Psychological abusers are known for becoming jealous of any attention not being given to them.-Shannon Thomas
“The key is to not follow the toxic person into their vortex of lies.-Shannon Thomas
“Research shows it takes people many attempts to leave unhealthy relationships.-Shannon Thomas
“Toxic people absolutely refuse to have normal human flaws and weaknesses. They do not see themselves as average people.-Shannon Thomas
“Psychological abuse is not a one-and-done type of harm.-Shannon Thomas
“The survivor delivers this message in a firm and clear tone of voice, not mad or screaming. “Just stating the facts. Take it or leave it, toxic person. Survivors.-Shannon Thomas
“Denial is a powerful human component that cannot be ignored in the context of psychological abuse.-Shannon Thomas
“Normal people have a hard time comprehending that abusers go to such lengths, but they do.-Shannon Thomas
“Tenderness from empaths will be used against them time and time again by psychological abusers.-Shannon Thomas
“Unraveling the lies and replacing them with truth is at the heart of the recovery journey for survivors of psychological abuse.-Shannon Thomas
“We are hardwired to need and want to be included.-Shannon Thomas
“Rarely does a toxic person give an authentic apology? To do so would be too much evidence that they are just like everyone else and flawed.-Shannon Thomas
“An educated survivor can, and will, guard against future abuse.-Shannon Thomas
“Fully being ourselves and knowing our likes and dislikes helps to create boundaries with people who want to tell us who to be. Be yourself!. -Shannon Thomas
“Always remember Self-care and boundaries when interacting with other people. It’s good to serve others but not so much we sacrifice ourselves.-Shannon Thomas
“Long-term goals need time to grow to develop. And then the right time, Bloom. Trying not to rush the timing and stay hopeful in the journey.-Shannon Thomas
“Our childhood does not have to define who we are as adults. Some of the happiest and most helpful people I know head a real rough start in life.-Shannon Thomas
“Having self-control over our emotions and reactions is empowering and healing. -Shannon Thomas
“We should never feel embarrassed choosing our mental health over peoples expectations.-Shannon Thomas
“Ending a relationship usually involves walking away from the positive aspects of the other person. If everything was awful it would be easy to leave.-Shannon Thomas
“No one is entitled to take up space in your life that decision is yours alone.-Shannon Thomas
“Toxic parents become toxic grandparents. The same unhealthy games played with their own child are passed down to the next generation.-Shannon Thomas
“If someone is frequently rude. Are they a nice person with rude moments or a rude person with nice moments?.-Shannon Thomas
“It’s OK to be selective. Not all people we meet, deserve to be in our inner circle.-Shannon Thomas
“If we don’t believe that we deserve things like, real love, peace of mind and hope. We will subconsciously sabotage and wonder why we never have them.-Shannon Thomas
Protect yourself against those who claim to be a victim of abuse, but their own behaviours or abusive.-Shannon Thomas Click To TweetI hope you enjoyed reading Shannon Thomas quotes. Let me know which inspiring quotes you want to read next.
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