narcissistic abuse
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The Ugly Truth of Co-Parenting: Part…
The Ugly Truth of Co-Parenting: Part… At this stage in my co-parenting journey, I’ve lost count of all the ugly truths I’ve come to understand. Some are obvious—missed holidays, delayed birthday celebrations, vacations you don’t get to share. Both parents experience these moments of loss, grieving in the adjustment phase. And while the pain never fully disappears, Continue reading
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Why You Must Stop Seeking Fairness in Toxic Relationships
When I decided to start writing about my experience in a psychologically abusive relationship, I truly did not think about how repetitive the topics I write about would be. I think I honestly thought it would be one issue, this tactic, that bulldozing of a boundary. I guess I imagined myself navigating new situations, learning Continue reading
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Divorce Trauma and Post-Separation Abuse: Co-Parenting with a High Conflict Person
It is known that divorce is the end to a relationship. Divorce is more stressful than the death of a spouse. I believe that. Because in death, you are still here, only haunted by the ghost of the person that you create in your head. In divorce, you are forced to exist and interact with Continue reading
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Unveiling Some Early Signs of Narcissistic Manipulation
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I sit and think of that childhood phrase probably way more than I should. There is a method to the madness behind such a statement – words cannot hurt you; at least not in the way sticks and stones do. Sticks and Continue reading
Hold My Halo and Pass the Wine 