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I told myself I could handle it. That maybe I was overreacting. That love meant compromise. I was so wrong. When you’re with a narcissist, you don’t wake up one day and suddenly see the truth. It happens slowly. One gaslight at a time, one silent treatment at a time, one emotional high followed by … Read more
I thought I hit the jackpot. Charming. Confident. Magnetic. They knew exactly what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. I was hooked, hard. Looking back, I should’ve seen the red flags waving right in my face. But love has a way of making you blind. And before I knew it, … Read more
I remember the exact moment I knew I was done. Like so f**cking done. Not just tired. Not just frustrated. But done. It wasn’t after another lie. Or another silent treatment. Or another moment of feeling like I was screaming into a void, begging to be heard. It was quiet. Almost anticlimactic. I just looked … Read more
If you’ve ever been with a narcissist, you know how it goes. One minute, you’re their soulmate. The next, you’re the villain in their twisted little story. I’ve been there…. walking on eggshells, second-guessing myself, making excuses for behavior that had no excuse. The truth is, you weren’t crazy. You were manipulated. Narcissists are masters … Read more
I used to think breaking up with someone meant talking it out, being mature, explaining my reasons, maybe even staying friends. That’s what normal people do. But breaking up with a narcissist? That’s a whole different game. It’s not a breakup but an escape. And if you don’t do it right, you’ll get sucked back … Read more
Growing up in a narcissistic family shaped so much of who I am today. The narcissistic behavior, controlling dynamics, and constant emotional manipulation left scars that I refuse to pass down. Now, as a mom, my biggest goal is to break those toxic cycles and give my son a childhood he can actually look back … 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
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
Ever felt like you’ve been sucked into an emotional black hole and spat out with more questions than answers? Welcome to the chaotic world of a narcissist-empath relationship. It’s a rollercoaster of highs and lows that makes you question your sanity. Buckle up, because I’m taking you through the 21 stages of this wild ride, … Read more
Growing up with toxic parents is like navigating a minefield. One wrong step, and boom! You’re hit with a barrage of harmful words and actions that can leave lasting scars. It’s tough, and if you’re reading this, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about. Maybe you’ve heard these same toxic phrases, or maybe you’ve … Read more
