Tag: toxic
Why Some People Hate Victims Of Narcissistic Abuse
Recently I was scrolling through my journal. I came across an entry I made in February, 2020 regarding something I learned about one of my cousins. Immediately after I joined Instagram, she began following me. I immediately deleted Instagram, I think even before writing this journal entry. To get why I found this disturbing enough…
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…
Never, Ever Underestimate Narcissists Or Flying Monkeys!
April 25, 2019 was the day I buried my mother. I decided not to have a funeral because those she was closest to were elderly, ill &/or lived too far away to attend her funeral. The day of her burial, I knew I didn’t have to be there, so I was unsure if I would…
Growing Up With An Emotionally Incestuous/Enmeshed/Parentalizing Parent & How It Makes Other People’s Needs Feel Like A Burden
Growing up with a parent who treats you more as their romantic partner rather than their child is extremely traumatic. It is referred to as emotional incest, enmeshment, covert incest, parentalizing & parentification, & it’s a form of sexual abuse whether or not sexual contact is a part of this abuse. It creates a LOT…
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…
For Those Who Blindly Support Parents Whose Children Severed Ties With Them
Severing ties with one’s parents is becoming a more common activity. Sadly, many people do this because of very valid reasons such as their parents are abusive. Even more sadly though is it seems the parents in these situations get so much more love & support than their children. Abusive parents in these situations are…
How To Stop Being A People Pleaser
While most people have a desire to please other people naturally, no one is born a dysfunctional people pleaser. Crossing into being dysfunctional means that pleasing other people reins supreme in your life, even above pleasing yourself & taking care of yourself. It results in toxic relationships with abusive people who take advantage of you. …