Toxic grandparents? How did we get here? And what are the red flags one has infiltrated your life? The last time I checked, grandparents were the “sweet” ones. They used to come by and spoil the grandchildren rotten but in a good way. Grandmas helped around the home, so daughters could relax and unwind from … Read more
Arguing is a narcissist’s forte, especially the antagonistic or argumentative narcissist. The only problem is when a narcissist isn’t in the mood to argue, they will deflect. Narcissist deflection is just as toxic. The tactic is nothing more than a way to worm their way out of trouble. Any type of narcissist can employ deflection strategies, including … Read more
Are you with someone who seems to be the cause of the negative energy in your life? Does this person always drag you down and meddle with your dreams and goals? If so, then you are probably dealing with someone who is toxic—someone who’s been draining the life out of you. There are people out … Read more
Every parent knows their child will go through a rebellious phase while growing up, but it’s truly tragic when that phase becomes your child’s modus operandi. As a mother, it hurts even more when your daughter turns from a rebel to a toxic person. I had to wade through the murky waters of an adult … Read more
Do you come home from work feeling like you’ve just returned from battle? Or a boxing match? If so, you might be working in a toxic workplace. While I know that changing jobs can be scary, I think you’ll agree with me that the benefits for your career, health and emotional well-being are most … 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
Ever had a relationship that was more pain than pleasure? It may have been a relationship that was so toxic that you felt you would never be able to leave it or survive on your own. An abusive or toxic relationship can make you feel like your world has become glued like a sticky trap … Read more
We all dream of having a perfect and happy relationship one day. Nobody sets out to end up in a toxic relationship where you suffer pain, rejection, and neglect. But how do you know when entering a new relationship if you are in a toxic vs healthy relationship? After all, it’s not like bad partners … Read more
Every day, someone somewhere is confronted with the question of how to get out of a toxic relationship. Been there, done that, and then found myself in another unhealthy relationship. It wasn’t until I armed myself with tips on how to break the cycle that I was able to build healthier relationships in all areas of … Read more
We spend so much of our lives at work. While we don’t expect our jobs to be perfect, they shouldn’t feel like places of torture either. Let’s go back in time about ten years, shall we? I was one of a handful of people in a small office. I adored my supervisor and liked joking … Read more