For many survivors of domestic violence, the holiday season is not a time of joy, but of heightened fear, loneliness, and emotional strain. Abuse does not pause for Christmas, and healing does not follow a festive calendar. If the holidays feel heavy, unsafe, or triggering, know this: you are not weak, ungrateful, or alone. Support, safety, and hope still exist, even now.

The 16 Days of Activism 2025 is a global call to end gender-based violence and stand with survivors. For many healing from narcissistic abuse, this campaign brings validation, awareness, and hope. It highlights hidden forms of emotional and psychological harm while reminding survivors that safety and dignity are human rights. Healing is activism, and every step forward is a reclaiming of power.

Healing isn’t about getting over the past — it’s learning to live with what happened and still choose peace. It’s messy, slow, and powerful. You’re not broken for still hurting or weak for needing time. Every boundary, every breath of calm, every moment you choose yourself is proof you’re healing. It’s not about becoming who you were, it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be.

At Strength Of A Queen, our 10 Principles guide healing, empowerment, and self-worth. From safe love to sisterhood, we remind every woman that her voice matters, her boundaries are valid, and her crown is never lost even on the hard days. Healing is your birth right, and you are still a Queen.

When you've survived narcissistic abuse, stepping back into the dating scene can be daunting. You become hyper-aware of red flags and...