I’ve been thinking a lot lately about being vulnerable, especially when it comes to starting a new relationship (with a friend or a lover.) After surviving Narcissistic Abuse and Domestic Violence I’ve found that learning to be vulnerable again (and feeling comfortable doing so) has actually been very difficult for me. So what about surviving abuse makes vulnerability feel […]
I’ve said it before in regards to the San Bernadino shooting, as soon as the news stories started to come out that he was abusive to the wife that he later killed… there is a link here that we need to be paying attention to. I had the horrible realization that I personally related to what I […]
The comments, emails and feedback I receive through this blog from other victims is absolutely overwhelming. I’m honored and humbled to know that sharing my story has helped some of you. Much like the Rupi Kaur poetry below, I still think about the others who are still in these situations on a regular basis. If […]
I’ve essentially been on hiatus for the summer months… from work, from stress and from writing. The good news is that I landed a wonderful job where I am currently being valued and respected and using my skill set in an awesome way. The other good news is that I’ve had thoughts flowing around in […]
Life has been busy and full of change and growth over the last 2 months! I still have so many stories to share on this blog and I will continue to do so as they come, but I am sorry that they are not as regular as they once were! Just wanted to let you […]
Heard this pop up on a Spotify playlist the other day. It is not very often that things remind me of The Narcissist anymore, but this one gave me goosebumps! Praying – Kesha “Well, you almost had me fooled Told me that I was nothing without you Oh, and after everything you’ve done I can […]
I encourage everyone to take the time to visit the website at http://www.wnaad.com or participate on social media using the hashtag #ifmywoundswerevisible to support awareness of something that has impacted so many of us. Spread the word, share your story, help others define and escape this type of abuse!! What is Narcissistic Abuse? Narcissistic Abuse […]
I had a random memory last night of something that The Narcissist used to do towards the end of our marriage that drove me absolutely crazy. As with most things involving The Narcissist this simple memory sent me down a spiral of other memories and resulted in me doing a bit of research this morning. […]
I just read a really fascinating article about how scientists have discovered a link between trauma to a certain area of the brain and fundamental religious ideologies. The article and research seem to indicate that the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex may be crucial in helping people remain open minded about new ideas, especially those that challenge […]
I just started reading this one and am already so glad I bought it. I shared in an earlier post that one of the primary things that made me a target for The Narcissist was my empathy and compassion. I’m looking forward to finishing this one and understanding more about how to protect myself in […]
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