Ah, narcissists. We’ve all dealt with them. They’re like that weed growing on your beautiful grass and if you don’t take care of it, it will over your entire garden and choked all the other life out of it. Narcissists live for one thing: supply. Not the kind of supply like food or water, no, ... Read more
Growing up in a family with a narcissist feels like you’re always in the middle of a high-stakes chess game. It’s exhausting, confusing, and downright infuriating, especially when that narcissist is your own mother, someone who should be your biggest supporter but instead tears you down. My experience growing up was marked by a mother ... Read more
Narcissistic abuse is no walk in the park, it’s more like a marathon through a minefield. I can say that because I’ve been there years ago. If you’ve been there, you know that the aftermath isn’t just something you can just “shake off.” The effects run deep, and they stick around like that annoying pop ... Read more
Growing up in a toxic family can feel like being in a never-ending episode of emotional Survivor, except the tribe you want to vote off is your family. Throughout my youth, I learned a lot about how to fend for myself early on, mainly because my narcissistic mom, toxic sister, and brother were too busy ... Read more
It’s safe to say that we’ve all been there, stuck in a relationship that feels like it’s dragging us down, but we keep telling ourselves that everything’s fine. It’s like convincing yourself that kale smoothies actually taste good when we all know they taste like dirt. The truth is, sometimes we trick ourselves into staying ... Read more
Let’s cut the crap, loneliness sucks. It’s that ugly, creeping feeling that shows up when you least expect it, usually right as you’re about to fall asleep or when you’re at a party pretending to enjoy yourself. But here’s the kicker, loneliness isn’t just about not having people around you. Nope. It’s way more insidious ... Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, “Little things make big things happen.” But what if I told you that some tiny, almost laughable habits could seriously tweak the trajectory of your life? Yeah, I know, it sounds like one of those over-the-top claims you see plastered over the internet. But stick with me, because what I’m ... Read more
Relationships can be a total rollercoaster, you know. I mean, one moment, you’re on cloud nine, and the next, you’re wondering why things suddenly feel like they’re spiraling out of control. While it’s easy to point fingers, sometimes the key to understanding why relationships fail lies in examining our own habits, behaviors, and yes, even ... Read more
You’ve just left a narcissistic relationship, whether it’s family or friends, let me be the first to say, congratulations on having the courage to take one of the hardest steps in your life. So, instead of feeling relief, you’re overwhelmed with sadness, trust me I get it. I was there myself a few years ago. ... Read more
When you’re healing from narcissistic abuse, the journey can feel like a lonely, uphill battle. But here’s the truth: You don’t have to go through it alone. In fact, the people you surround yourself with during this time can either make or break your progress. Imagine them as your personal army, each with a unique ... Read more
