Lenora ThompsonHelp With My First “Cease and Desist”Does that make me a “real” writer now? Huh, huh, does it? Got my first Cease and Desist this week. I just might have it framed!Mar 22, 2016Mar 22, 2016
Lenora ThompsonA Narcissist Drove Me to OCD…then Forbade ItWithout my OCD stress relief, I knew I’d explode. Dad’s rages drove my stress level off the charts. Then he forbade dermatillomania, my…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonHello Narcissist. Goodbye Normalcy.When did it happen? When did life flip upside-down? When did normalcy flee? When was my last day as a normal human being? Ah, common sense…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonDude! I’m Your Daughter, Not Your Wife!Cringe-worthy. Kinda weird. Definitely uncomfortable. But also, flattering. My emotions ran this gamut every Tuesday and Sunday evening…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonWhen a Narcissist “Gets Religion,” You Get Screwed!Beware the religious narcissist. They speak with the omniscient voice of God. Wield the sword of His judgment. Brandish the rod of His…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonI’m Just Teasing! You’re Too Sensitive. Toughen up!Narcissists have mean, nasty tongues. Duh! Unfortunately, the social convention of “niceness” puts a cramp in their style. Plan B: Couch…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonWhy Can’t I Cry? The Importance of Self-CompassionI’ve got the leakiest tear ducts on the planets. Seems like I’m always sniffling about this or weeping about that. If it’s not adorable…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonYou’re SO Emotional!If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “Lenora, you’re SO emotional,” I’d be a rich woman today. Were you subjected to this denigration…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonDenial, Denial, Denial: The Bane of My ExistenceI’m never alone. Denial is my constant companion. She wakes me in the morning, stays close by my side all the day and sings me to sleep at…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016
Lenora ThompsonLove Makes It So ConfusingIn some ways, this “healing thing” would be so much easier if I hadn’t felt so loved. Yes, truly loved. The juxtaposition of love versus…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016