Ever had someone in your life who’s so self-absorbed that it feels like you’re constantly performing in their personal Broadway show? Yeah, that’s a narcissist for you. They walk around acting like they’re God’s gift to the world, but deep down, they’ve got more cracks than an old sidewalk. I know a thing or two ... Read more
Dealing with a narcissist is like playing chess with someone who keeps changing the rules and then declares victory before the game even starts. They’ll twist your words, gaslight you, and leave you wondering why you bothered in the first place. Trust me, I’ve been there. Growing up with a mom who seemed to think ... Read more
Living with a narcissist is like being on an emotional rollercoaster, you’re constantly up, and down, and feeling like you’re about to be thrown off. If you’re still with one, you know how draining, confusing, and downright frustrating it can be. Growing up, I faced a similar situation with my dysfunctional family. I was born ... Read more
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
