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From gaslighting and shaming to rationalization and emotional blackmail, narcissists have an entire arsenal of strategies to manipulate, assert dominance, and achieve their personal goals. What’s left in their wake is suffering, abuse and emotional trauma, especially if the people close to them (personally and professionally) are caring, trusting, and compassionate individuals. As a mental … Read more
My 36-year-old daughter never learned how to stop oversharing. One day, she ventured out into the freezing cold in her Chewbacca pajamas to help her husband bring firewood inside. She slipped on ice, fell, screamed, “Wookiee down!” and shared it to social media. The following day, she arrived at work to be inundated with dozens … Read more
Families are the bedrock of our life. Unfortunately, families aren’t often the fairy tales we see on our computer screens. A happy, supportive family is not something everyone has access to. While it can be a challenge to deal with anyone close to you that’s causing you harm, when you add family to the mix, … Read more
My friend recently asked me for advice on how to handle something their child had done at school. I had just come home from a parent-teacher meeting at my own child’s school about a similar issue, and I found myself advising my friend based on my child’s experience and not on what her child had … Read more
Pettiness is a small thing that has a tremendous negative impact. When you or the people around you act in a petty way, it’s guaranteed to slowly drag everyone down. Being petty and acting small-minded can feel good sometimes. But acting petty is a trap you don’t want to fall into. In this piece, we’ve … Read more
Dishonest people can do a lot of damage. While most of us have told some white lies in the course of our lives, things take a drastic turn for the worse when you’re dealing with outright liars. Lies can destroy the trust you might have once had in a person, or they can make your … Read more
There are few pains greater than the loss of a loved one. The holes left in our hearts feel like they’re tearing a little more every day. And it’s difficult to find any kind of comfort. But even in the midst of this gut-wrenching suffering, it’s important to remember that healing is possible. Not today. … Read more
Loyalty to the ones we care about is important. Loyalty gives us the power to form lasting bonds and close friendships. Imagine how hard life would be if you never had anyone that you could count on, and having people like this contributes greatly to our happiness. Loyalty is fantastic because it benefits everyone. We’re … Read more
Ever stumbled upon a meme and thought, “That’s somy mom?!” Mom memes brilliantly capture the joys, quirks, and hilarities of motherhood in a way we all can relate to. They’re more than just humor; they’re a nod to those universal “mom moments” we all know and love. Within this article, you’ll find a curated collection … Read more
Have you ever been the target of unwarranted behavior from negative people? Toxic people can appear in your life in a myriad of ways, but if you feel like you are being singled out by a specific person for no good reason then you’ve most likely got your very own hater. Haters and negative people, … Read more