Healing Through Peaceful Choices — August 30, Camden, NJ

On Saturday, August 30th, 2025, we are gathering in Camden for an afternoon dedicated to healing, connection, and truth-telling. This will be the first in-person healing session hosted under the Church of Real Talk banner — and it’s more than just an event. It’s a movement.

Why This Event Matters

“It’s okay to still love someone and still choose to protect your peace.”

Too often, survivors of narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships are told to cut off feelings entirely in order to heal. But love doesn’t disappear on command — and healing isn’t about erasing your heart. It’s about learning how to hold on to your compassion without sacrificing your well-being.

This session will help you:

• Understand the emotional conflict of loving someone from a safe distance.
• Learn practical strategies for protecting your peace in real-world situations.
• Connect with others who understand your journey.

What to Expect

• A safe, private space with up to 20 attendees.
• Guided conversation on navigating complicated emotions after emotional abuse.
• Practical boundary-setting tools you can use immediately.
• The option to share your story — without pressure or judgment.

Event Details

📍 Location: Downtown Camden Branch, Camden County Library System
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕐 Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
🎟 Cost: Free, but RSVP is required to reserve your seat.

How to RSVP

Email: [email protected].
Space is limited — once seats are filled, registration will close.

Learn More

Full details and future events are listed on our Events Page.

Stay powerful — and we’ll see you in Camden.

Journal Entry #1 — The First Red Flags I Missed

When you’re in the middle of it, the warning signs feel like background noise. You see the odd patterns, the strange energy shifts… but you explain them away because you want to believe the best in someone.

For me, it started with what I now call data collection. Every conversation somehow circled back to my life, my struggles, my experiences. At the time, it felt like someone genuinely taking interest. In hindsight, it was gathering ammunition.

What did I get in return? Nothing real. Nothing balanced. If they shared anything, it was wrapped in a victim story — a way to keep the spotlight just dim enough that I didn’t notice the control being built around me.

The Shift to Competition

Then came the competition. When I worked on projects, there was fake interest… not to support me, but to take notes. To see where I got frustrated, what obstacles I faced. And instead of cheering me on, they would suddenly start their own project — not the same as mine, but close enough that it felt like a silent challenge.

“Anything you can do, I can do better.”

Only it wasn’t playful — it was draining. It wasn’t about creating; it was about one-upping. And when their project hit a wall? Somehow, it was my fault. Or I became the target for not swooping in to fix it — even though it was something they chose to do.

Looking back, I can see the truth more clearly: red flags aren’t always loud. Sometimes they’re competitive shadows, mirrored moves, and quiet patterns designed to chip away at your peace.

If This Is You

You are not crazy. You are not broken. And you are not alone. This movement exists because we’ve been there — and together, we’re breaking the chains.

Have you lived through competition disguised as care? Share your story in the comments or reach out through our Contact Page. Your voice matters here.

Stay powerful.