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Why Toxic Relationships Don't Happen by Accident: Recognizing the Hidden System – Carine Van Hee
What if the confusion, shame, and exhaustion you feel in your relationship isn't your fault—but part of a hidden system you were never taught to recognize?
Carine Van Hee knows this question intimately. She's a visual artist, survivor of mental abuse, and author of the book "Is It Me? The Hidden System Behind Toxic Relationships" . Her work is built on a powerful insight: toxic relationships don't happen by accident; they follow a predictable, hidden system that shapes how people behave, respond, and remain trapped .
What she missed most when experiencing abusive relationships herself was a…
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