Gaslighting is a term that comes up in conversations and articles related to narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The manipulation practice occurs in different settings but is commonly seen in interpersonal relationships, such as work, family, and romantic relationships. I felt utterly betrayed and a plethora of other negative emotions after discovering someone I cared for … Read more
I feel like I encounter the word “toxic” every other day; toxic partner, toxic friendship, but we can all agree the subject attracts lots of attention when the toxic person in question is someone important in your life – like your own mother. So how do you deal with a toxic mother? Well, in this … Read more
I’m an introvert, and if you don’t know what to look for, you’ll never know that I don’t like you. Okay, you probably won’t know I like you either, since I hide my feelings well and tend not to express myself aloud. Introverts are masters of “subtle,” and they hide the signs an introvert doesn’t … Read more
You hear a lot about domestic violence and abuse – most often having to do with how a lady’s boyfriend, partner, or husband lashed out and hit her. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, almost 20 people are physically abused by their partner each minute. This equates to more than 10 million … Read more
When we come to understand the Bible, we find it very inspiring. It has the answers to problems we face and guidelines to navigate every scenario we find ourselves in. Psalms 119:103-105 says, “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts, I get understanding; therefore, I hate … Read more
Every time someone asks me, “Are narcissists evil,” on my blog or podcast, I hesitate before answering. I know my emotions will cloud my judgment after having dealt with several narcissists over the course of my life. Somehow, narcissists are misunderstood as terrible people to avoid. It’s unfair because the tendency to exploit, manipulate, or inflict harm … Read more
A friend of mine left her job to be a stay-at-home mom after her little boy was born. At first, she enjoyed being home and being there for her family. However, after a year or so, she became demotivated and almost resentful as she was swamped with housework and had no time for herself. When … Read more
There is a lot of information out there on parenting a child with ADHD or being an adult with ADHD. Surprisingly, however, it is rather difficult to find information on dealing with the frustrations and exhaustion associated with being married to someone with ADHD. Partners in this kind of relationship can easily become overwhelmed and … Read more
One of the greatest traits one can demonstrate to another is empathy. Empathy is a lifeline others offer to us in unfavorable life situations. These helpful words of encouragement are like a dam that stops the flowing river of our tears. Whether it be sickness, disease, poverty, crisis, grief, or other unfortunate situations, it’s comforting … Read more
I am a happy person, but I’m human, so I’m capable of having a bad day. With that said, people often tell me, “You have a beautiful smile”, and/or variations of, “You’re a hard worker”. There’s something about people complimenting my smile that always felt special… especially when I lived in places that aren’t so … Read more