Being seen as a victim often has a negative connotation in our society. As victims, it can leave us feeling alone and somehow defective. This blog aims to change that perspective.
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Narcissism is tricky. In addition to it falling on a spectrum of severity, there are different types of narcissists. The inner conflict is similar – not believing who they are is acceptable or enough to get their needs met – but the way they attempt to get those needs met differs. Narcissists don’t necessarily fit
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Tethered Tendrils Summer in my garden last year brought two powerful reference points for inner exploration. The first came with an enormous watermelon plant that took over one of my raised garden beds. I affectionately named it my “Watermelon Monster.” The soil it grew in contained many little pieces of wood or bark, not yet
Who or What Is Your Beautiful Self Tethered To? Read More »
We all know that sinking feeling when we dare to share ourselves deeply, only wanting to be heard, and instead someone minimizes us and our situation, telling us we shouldn’t be feeling the way we do or thinking the things we are. Then, we silence ourselves and retreat back into our protective shell as shame overtakes us. This is an exploration of the societal standard that prevents people from truly being present with one another.
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Some time ago, I learned of the death of a man who I knew socially. We were not close, and I knew little about him, yet there was an endearing connection in our brief interactions. He was the kind of person whose eyes sparkled when he talked, and who brought his heart and humor to
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Since the beginning of my author journey, I have shared the purpose of my book with many. I’ve been amazed to see the number of people, male and female, that have come forward to say that they, too, have been affected by narcissistic abuse. When it is happening, we typically feel as if no one
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