Intellectual Growth

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

Have you ever dealt with a toxic person who just seems to thrive on making everyone else miserable? You know, the kind of person who always has a snide comment, a passive-aggressive remark, or a way of turning every situation into a negative one. Well, it’s time to turn the tables and give them a … Read more

Let’s talk about something that probably eats at you more than you’d like to admit: Why do narcissists seem to target you? I used to ask myself that every time I walked away from a conversation with my narcissistic mother or got that nasty text from my toxic ex. It felt personal, like they had … Read more

I used to think therapy was just venting to a stranger once a week. But after surviving years of subtle digs, emotional whiplash, and twisted manipulation from my narcissistic family, I realized I didn’t need to talk, I needed to heal. I needed someone to help me unravel the trauma bond, rebuild my self-worth, and … Read more

Alright, let’s get real. Surviving narcissistic abuse is like emerging from a war zone. I’ve been there many many years ago. It’s brutal and messy and it leaves scars, deep, deep scars. But guess what? You’re here, and that’s a victory in itself. I’ve been through 30 years of this painful journey, and I’m here … Read more

The angry stage of healing is rarely discussed, yet it’s a crucial part of the journey. The rage can be overwhelming when you clearly see how long you were taken advantage of. You feel profoundly betrayed and disgusted toward those who misled you. This anger isn’t a one-time event; it comes in waves, often catching … Read more

There’s nothing more soul-crushing than realizing the people you trusted the most were the ones slowly destroying you. I used to think narcissists only showed up as family members, until I looked around and saw them in my family, friendships, even at work. They weren’t obvious monsters. They were charming, successful, even funny. But behind … Read more