For most of life, we try to push through our own issues and deal with the business of living. At least, that’s how it’s always been for me. When I first considered therapy, I did my homework and read up as much as I could about the therapeutic relationship. I was surprised to discover there … Read more
Do you consider yourself to be an introvert? If so, there are certain jobs and careers that will only bring you misery. In this article, I’ll provide my list of the absolute worst jobs for introverts to avoid. And when you’re done reading this little gem, be sure to check out my previous article on … Read more
I’ve been told I’m weird (and other variations of this) more times than I can count. And if only I got a dollar for every time someone called me quirky or odd… I’d still feel weird, but I’d be rich. Can you relate? Do you also feel weird and want to be normal so you … Read more
Have you ever felt that you weren’t good enough or doubted your abilities? If the answer is “yes”, you know what it’s like to feel insecure. I’m sure you’ll agree, when someone feels insecure, it not only affects them… but can negatively impact the lives of those around them. Knowing the signs of an insecure … Read more
“Grape or Fruit punch? Chocolate or vanilla? Pizza or McDonalds?” These were some of my favorite “this or that” questions to answer as a kid. And I still love any question about food! Today, if someone asked me “Star Trek or Star Wars”… it would be a tough answer, but I usually have to pick … Read more
Do you have an entirely different set of verbs, nouns, and pronouns that you use when you speak compared to other people? It can involve a specific range of words that have negative meanings, foul explanations, and belittling terms that you use without even thinking. If so, then you swear. Okay, so unless you’re a … Read more
If you’re reading this, you might wonder why someone who seems super confident on the outside could be insecure on the inside. Well, that’s a question many people have regarding narcissists. I mean, are narcissists insecure? It’s hard to think of them as such since they often give off the impression that they’re self-assured and … Read more
Many people are of the view that “gaslighting” is done on purpose. The opposite is true. The emotionally abusive act can occur without the person doing the gaslighting (aka, the gaslighter) knowing what they’re doing. On that note, I urge you to hold off on turning the tables on the gaslighter in your life until you understand fully what unintentional gaslighting really means and … Read more
When you tied the knot and placed that ring on your partner’s finger, you probably never envisioned that she may one day yell at you non-stop… and in public even. At least, this is what I was thinking when I saw a complete stranger yelling at her husband in public the other day. Her tirade … Read more
Trust me, you don’t want to know how narcissists treat their exes. And if they had a kid (or kids) together… things just got a whole lot more complicated. First, if you are one of these people dealing with battle scars from a past relationship with a narcissist, let me say that I empathize with you … Read more