“You always act so crazy, I didn’t mean it like that!” How many of us have had something like that thrown in our face about something we feel or what we did? Often, the very thing we are being accused of is what the other person is doing. It’s a painful insult, and when it … Read more
No person in this world is perfect, and while INFJ personality types are pretty amazing, they are not exempt. INFJs are like a purple unicorn… a rare personality who is deep, creative, logical, compassionate, and idealistic; but their environment and inability to grow as a person can compound their weaknesses, turning them into an unhealthy … Read more
The best way to bask in self-love is to realize how amazing God created us to be. The Bible says that in the beginning, God made us in His image; see Genesis 1:26-28. If the Lord thought so highly of us to create us in His image, should we not use that as the standard … Read more
Gaslighting is a term that comes up in conversations and articles related to narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The manipulation practice occurs in different settings but is commonly seen in interpersonal relationships, such as work, family, and romantic relationships. I felt utterly betrayed and a plethora of other negative emotions after discovering someone I cared for … Read more
I feel like I encounter the word “toxic” every other day; toxic partner, toxic friendship, but we can all agree the subject attracts lots of attention when the toxic person in question is someone important in your life – like your own mother. So how do you deal with a toxic mother? Well, in this … Read more
I’m an introvert, and if you don’t know what to look for, you’ll never know that I don’t like you. Okay, you probably won’t know I like you either, since I hide my feelings well and tend not to express myself aloud. Introverts are masters of “subtle,” and they hide the signs an introvert doesn’t … Read more
You hear a lot about domestic violence and abuse – most often having to do with how a lady’s boyfriend, partner, or husband lashed out and hit her. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, almost 20 people are physically abused by their partner each minute. This equates to more than 10 million … Read more
When we come to understand the Bible, we find it very inspiring. It has the answers to problems we face and guidelines to navigate every scenario we find ourselves in. Psalms 119:103-105 says, “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts, I get understanding; therefore, I hate … Read more
Every time someone asks me, “Are narcissists evil,” on my blog or podcast, I hesitate before answering. I know my emotions will cloud my judgment after having dealt with several narcissists over the course of my life. Somehow, narcissists are misunderstood as terrible people to avoid. It’s unfair because the tendency to exploit, manipulate, or inflict harm … Read more
A friend of mine left her job to be a stay-at-home mom after her little boy was born. At first, she enjoyed being home and being there for her family. However, after a year or so, she became demotivated and almost resentful as she was swamped with housework and had no time for herself. When … Read more