Breaking Up with Guilt: My Letter to Guilt
Dear Guilt, I don’t remember the day you arrived, but I know you were uninvited, like an unwelcome guest who slinks in just as the …
Narcissism
Tribute to the Invisible Bruises that Still Leave Scars
I think he loves me.He tells me I’m lucky, that he knows best,slowly teaching me to need his approval.I feel like I’m shrinking, bit by …
Is Narcissistic Coercive Control A Mystery to You? (CC#1)
Do you know what coercive control is? I didn’t. In fact, it was years before I understood that I had been a victim of it. …
#8 Pathological Lying is a Narcissist’s Web
Pathological lying isn’t just a tactic for narcissists—it’s the core of who they are, woven into every aspect of their lives. To those unfamiliar with …
The Signs of Narcissistic Abuse: What I Bury
The lasting marks of narcissistic abuse aren’t well known because they aren’t freely shared. The heavy weight of shame, guilt, and fear binds victims into …
How to Respond to 25 Gaslighting Phrases (Common, Uncommon & Subtle)
Gaslighting is frustrating. Hearing “You’re too sensitive” makes me pause and wonder if I am the problem. Then, I instinctually want to respond emotionally because, …
Cinnamon Spice & Fall: Time to Elevate Your Self-Care Y’all
Self-care shouldn’t be reserved for just one season – it’s essential all year long. However, as autumn rolls in and the air fills with cozy …
Narcissist Magnet #7: A Sweet, Empathetic Soul
Did you know being empathetic is a way to be a narcissist magnet? If you said, “Yes,” then you are much wiser than me. My …
Narcissist Magnet #6: Shatter the Cycle of Abuse
Are you stuck in a cycle of abuse, feeling like a magnet for narcissists who drain your energy and self-worth? If the charm of a …
The Vulnerable Prey: Low Self-Esteem and the Narcissist’s Trap
Low self-esteem made me vulnerable to not one but two narcissists who played prominent roles in my life. In a world that seems to ask …
