If ten years ago a counseling client would have asked for my opinion about narcissistic abuse, I would have looked confused. My education in psychology had trained me to assess ego strengths, comb through problematic early childhood histories, and identify defensive structure patterns. Nothing was mentioned about narcissistic abuse. The Advent of Narcissistic Abuse Over…
Learning From Frida Kahlo on How To Leave My Sex Addict
I did what she couldn’t — and have started over without him.
I did what she couldn’t — and have started over without him.
Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Can You Make Me a Match?
My experience with a matchmaking service
My experience with a matchmaking service
It Was Never My Intention To Be a Cougar
But I sure am enjoying the benefits.
But I sure am enjoying the benefits
How To Reclaim Repressed Memories
It took patience, determination, and gentleness.
It took patience, determination, and gentleness.
Why Cell Phone Snooping Sometimes Is the Right Thing to Do
Only neurotic people snooped, or so I thought.
Only neurotic people snooped, or so I thought.
The Grieving Don’t Need Pity, Just the Freedom to Mourn
In our way, in our time, and for long as it lasts.
In our way, in our time, and for long as it lasts.
Do You Find Christmas Painful Too?
Here’s a few thoughts on why and what I’m doing about It
Here’s a few thoughts on why and what I’m doing about It
How John Lennon Inspired Me to Look at My Trust Issues
The problem wasn’t that I trusted too much, but rather that I trusted too fast.
The problem wasn’t that I trusted too much, but rather that I trusted too fast.
My Selection — ‘Little Fires Everywhere’
Novel by Celeste Ng
Novel by Celeste Ng
Someone Threatened To Cancel Me Last Week: The Ridiculousness of Cancel Culture
Isn’t it time to put a halt to this?
Isn’t it time to put a halt to this?
Why I’m Sick of Online Dating After Meeting These 5 Types of Daters
After nearly two years of this, I’m worn out and tired
After nearly two years of this, I’m worn out and tired
How My Day Buying Wigs Reminded Me We Are All Beautiful
Accepting my brokenness has helped to heal my insecurities.
Accepting my brokenness has helped to heal my insecurities
Why I Dress up Every Day and the Reason Will Surprise You
It’s because this is all I own after having to start my life over
It’s because this is all I own after having to start my life over
The Painful Lasting Effects Bullying Has Had on My Social Life
I still battle hesitancy and social anxiety
I still battle hesitancy and social anxiety
How Being Ill-Prepared For Death Nearly Cost Me My Family
We weren’t ready for the anger that often accompanies grief.
We weren’t ready for the anger that often accompanies grief.