If our lives were vehicles, they would be full of baggage in the rear of them. In the floorboards of the back seat, you would see evidence of many places we had been and things we had done in the past. There would be old McDonald’s bags with nine-month-old French fries in the bottom. You’d … Read more
“Why am I attracted to narcissists?” Welcome to the club. I’ve asked myself the same question multiple times. A few things existing in your realm might account for the strange pattern. I find it so mysterious in my case that I’ve asked myself this; “Am I attracting narcissists or are they a magnet for me?” Either way, the … Read more
From the very moment she is cradled in the womb, the words you say to your daughter create her self-image, mold her interactions, and color her life’s canvas. Parenthood is a profound duty. Nurturing our daughters into beings of confidence and resilience. Equipped with these virtues, they will tackle life’s hurdles with grace and strength. … Read more
The saying goes, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” As a man of faith, I believe we were all created for a great purpose; however, the objective cannot be achieved without the help of others. Therefore, we all need each other. Even if you don’t feel this way now, everyone needs someone at some point. In Genesis 2:18, … Read more
Your mind is an amazing place. It can be an escape where you can indulge in daydreams and fantasies. It can help you problem-solve and come up with creative and practical solutions. It helps you keep track of your day-to-day life. But you can also get stuck in your head while you zone out of … Read more
As a believer in biblical teachings, one of the most profound yet most complex commands to follow is the one to love others. We freely give love to others, especially when we are on good terms with them. Someone treats us well; we treat them well, with love, kindness, and respect. But what if someone … Read more
I recently made a big move in my life and decided to relocate to a new city so I could get a fresh start. You see, I had become so dug in with people who were not good for my mental health. They were increasingly negative, and I had fallen very deep into that muddy … Read more
It’s been one of those days: everything that could go wrong has gone wrong, and life is spiraling out of control. We’ve all had days, weeks, and even months of that feeling that we’re rapidly losing all control and falling down in the mud of a taxing existence. Feeling out of control is a sensation … Read more
Anyone is capable of breadcrumbing and emotionally manipulating others. However, breadcrumbing is a tactic straight out of the narcissist’s playbook. I’ve been breadcrumbed, gaslit, and deceived on more than one occasion by both overt and covert narcissists and lived to tell. Perhaps you’ll relate as I break down what narcissist breadcrumbing is and why it’s a … Read more
Is someone in your social circles displaying signs of low intelligence from time to time? You can’t help but notice they think, speak, and act differently. How they conduct themselves in various settings clashes with what’s socially acceptable. They might be someone dear to you, such as a family member, partner, co-worker, or best friend. A person’s ability … Read more