The mental health term gaslighting has joined the vernacular in recent years. This is mostly welcome, except for the times it is co-opted by narcissists or abusers (aka, when they…
The human bond with animals is profound. Dogs, in particular, are “man’s best friend” and “God spelled backwards.” One of the reasons is that they offer unconditional love and acceptance,…
Manipulation is about control, at its core. Similarly to a cult or high control group but on a micro 1 to 1 level, manipulative individuals have controlling others as their…
If you are an empath, highly sensitive person (HSP), or kind soul, you have likely heard the refrain, “you’re too sensitive” once in your lifetime (or often). It can be…
Welcome to this blog about loving an empath! Kudos to you for looking into it. You are demonstrating a level of kindness and maturity, and – you guessed it, sensitivity.…
One of the most common questions about narcissists I see is: do they feel guilt? Do abusive, unhealthy, or narcissistic people feel guilt for the hurt and damage they cause?…
In my estimation, cults are everywhere — in far more common and insidious ways than you might at first think. When using the term loosely, you can apply it to…
Relationships are the heart of life. But unfortunately, many of us have unhealthy relationship templates. In other words, we grew up in an environment or way that imprinted not so…
What Are Trauma Bonds? Trauma bonds are emotional attachments formed between people in an abusive relationship. There is usually one abusive, narcissistic, or controlling person in relationship to a victim.…
Family dynamics can have a significant impact on mindset, wellbeing, personality, and life overall. While no one is necessarily destined to repeat their family patterns, they may play a large…
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