Tag: mental
Narcissistic Families Are Very Similar To Cults
Have you ever considered the similarities of cults & narcissistic families? There are quite a few similarities… -Leaders demand unquestioning, blind devotion, no matter what.-Leaders demand how those under them should act, think & feel.-The leader is always right, period.-Questioning leaders is discouraged, & often severely punished.-Isolation is extremely important. Relationships with those not in…
When A Narcissist’s Rage Turns Especially Vicious
As open as I try to be about my experience with narcissists, I have kept a few things private, partly due to the fact I haven’t felt the timing was right to discuss them. One of those things I feel it’s time to discuss it, in the hopes this story will help some of you.…
You Have The Right To Your Feelings No Matter What Anyone Else Says!
In January, 2014 learned that a man I dated in 1990 killed his male lover, then himself. I immediately ruminated over our relationship, trying to figure out what signs I missed that he was this way. I knew he had a bad temper, could be jealous & was somewhat controlling, but I didn’t think they…
When You Don’t Know What To Say To Someone Who Is Suffering
It seems like when someone is suffering in some way, the majority of people have no clue on what to say. Rather than saying nothing or admitting they don’t know what to say, most people make insensitive, hurtful or even invalidating comments…. Comments like these are invalidating & hurtful. They also make the person with…
A Little About Dreams
am a firm believer in understanding dreams. They can teach us things about ourselves. They can show us areas in which we need more healing. They can help us to process things that are incredibly difficult to process. They also can bring us comfort when we need it most. On February 27, it will be…
Some People Who Want To Help Others May Appear Kind But Their Motives Are Purely Selfish
It’s not uncommon for people to want to help others, whether it’s lending a hand or a shoulder to cry on. Unfortunately, some individuals take on this role for purely selfish reasons, & covert narcissists are people who do exactly that. Covert narcissists often behave in this way. They act like they are doing…
The Reality Of Triggers
Feeling triggered has become more or less a joke in society today. If someone is at all offended, they are often accused of being triggered & mocked for it. This has diluted the serious nature of valid triggers. Triggers are common after trauma. Something happens that reminds a person of past trauma which triggers their…