Ready to Unlock Another Piece of the Infinite Trauma Puzzle? — Hello everybody, welcome back to another article about a ‘deeply troubling concept that’ll make you squirm but is imperative for self-development.’ Yes, today we’ll be talking about emotional incest. While it doesn’t involve physical abuse, it has devastating, long-lasting repercussions all the same. What is Emotional Incest? It starts with an emotionally immature parent…

Meet the Most Dangerous Personality Type in the World — Narcissists are terrible people…but they do have their blind spots. Chiefly, the complete and utter inability to think about anyone other than themselves. Now, imagine a narcissist with cognitive empathy so elite that they insidiously control everyone around them. Undetected. Yeah, that’s a dangerous person. This is a Dark Empath. …

Protect Yourself From a Narcissist’s Favorite Tool in Psychological Warfare. — Ambient abuse is one of the most dangerous forms of abuse out there. Why? Because you can’t record it. You can’t trace it. It’s done through a long game, permeating your subconscious to make you lose all sense of self. If you’re coinciding with a narcissist who makes you feel…

Ominously Positive Quotes to Make You Say, Fuck It. — Because, sometimes, all you need is the gusto that comes with not giving a fuck. I’ve done a lot of therapy. Talked endlessly about my feelings, and pondered ‘why?’ whilst delicately unpacking trauma. All while a therapist purrs ‘And how does that make you feel?’ And while that’s great for…

Are You Looking for Love or to Fill The Void? — Are you seeking the fulfillment of a real relationship, or just need someone to tell you you’re pretty? Humans are hard-wired for love. Studies from Harvard University state that love produces the same type of euphoria that cocaine does. Do you know what also produces dopamine (the brain's happy chemical?)…

Narcissists Hate These More Than Life Itself In my bountiful experience with narcissists, I learned one important thing. They hate everything, everyone, and even themselves. So there’s a lot that push their buttons. But if you’re looking to stand your ground, or reassert some power - use the following tactics…

Nice Is Just a Place in France. — They're the human equivalent of a participation award. And that makes me angry. And aside from contributing nothing to conversation — I’m deeply suspicious of ‘nice’ people. Why? Because they’re like a Trojan Horse. Hiding their feelings and intentions behind an agreeable exterior, ready to harbor resentments or attack. There’s…

Toxic Positivity: A Dangerous Form of Gaslighting — What is Toxic positivity? Toxic positivity is a mutated form of positive thinking. It aims to minimize your feelings and experiences, no matter how tragic. Have you ever poured your heart out to someone — finally finding the courage to talk about what's troubling you, and are met with ‘It could be worse; think…

How To Spot The Signs of Manipulation and Stand Up For Yourself — Do you ever feel like you’re being pressured or tricked into doing something? Or you’re unwillingly going against your own judgment for someone else’s gain? This is manipulation. We’ve all been there. And it can feel really hard to speak up for yourself. Doing what others want makes life easier…