Wait, what? Isn’t not wanting to hurt people a good thing? Why on earth would you say it is a trauma response?
Healing From Relational Trauma: The Process of Unraveling and Re-Knitting Yourself
During World War Two when supplies were scarce, people would commonly unravel old sweaters, wash and straighten the wool, and then reknit it into new garments. This, I think, can be an interesting metaphor for the healing process.
During World War Two when supplies were scarce, people would commonly unravel old sweaters, wash and straighten the wool, and then reknit it into new garments. This, I think, can be an interesting metaphor for the healing process.
Is Guilt Keeping You Stuck?
I have become a bit obsessed with the Reddit thread, AITA, (aka Am I The A-hole?)
.I have become a bit obsessed with the Reddit thread, AITA, (aka Am I The A-hole?)
What Is Trauma?
Is the word “trauma” being thrown around too lightly these days?
Is the word “trauma” being thrown around too lightly these days?
The Way Out of Narcissistic Relationships Is to Stop Understanding
….but perhaps, begin to really understand.
….but perhaps, begin to really understand.
Being Victimized Is Different From Being a Victim
Most targets of narcissistic abuse have, at some point or the other, been asked why got into it, put up with it, and/or were targeted.
Most targets of narcissistic abuse have, at some point or the other, been asked why got into it, put up with it, and/or were targeted.
How to Get Rid of a Narcissist in Your Organization
They actually love learning how you feel and how their toxic behavior has impacted you–not because they care, but because it gives them more insight into how to get under your skin.
They actually love learning how you feel and how their toxic behavior has impacted you–not because they care, but because it gives them more insight into how to get under your skin.
What We Needed to Survive Is Not What We Need to Thrive
All too often targets of narcissistic abuse blame themselves (or are blamed) for their own behavior.
All too often targets of narcissistic abuse blame themselves (or are blamed) for their own behavior.
Including Yourself in Love
I used to think I should project love in front of me, from my heart.
I used to think I should project love in front of me, from my heart.
It’s Okay to Need Each Other
It’s time to share our secrets and take down the walls that keep us alone and apart.
It’s time to share our secrets and take down the walls that keep us alone and apart.
For a Narcissist, Everything Eventually Loses Its Shine
Narcissists often quickly replace discarded partners with new ones, showering them with attention and affection.
Narcissists often quickly replace discarded partners with new ones, showering them with attention and affection.
Why We Keep Getting Involved With Narcissists
We learn coping strategies to deal with how we are treated, particularly early in life.
We learn coping strategies to deal with how we are treated, particularly early in life.
The Many Things a Narcissist Steals From You
Relationship with a narcissist in a nutshell: You will go from being the perfect love of their life to nothing you do is ever good enough.
Relationship with a narcissist in a nutshell: You will go from being the perfect love of their life to nothing you do is ever good enough.
The Narcissist’s Fascination With You — At First
With most narcissists, after the fascination comes the dissection. Instead of being the object of their interest and curiosity, they simply want to take you apart.
With most narcissists, after the fascination comes the dissection. Instead of being the object of their interest and curiosity, they simply want to take you apart.
Time Can Indeed Heal
Time helps us heal when we do our work.
Time helps us heal when we do our work.
Talking About Childhood Abuse: Two Ways to Respond to Someone’s Pain
Parent #1 says, somewhat defensively, “This is really hard for me to hear. I’m not sure what you want me to say or do.
Parent #1 says, somewhat defensively, “This is really hard for me to hear. I’m not sure what you want me to say or do.