Recognizing, Resisting, and Overcoming the Tactics of Those Who Use Questions for Control — Have you ever encountered someone who skillfully employs questions to manipulate you? I once had a friend who used this technique to influence my actions, emotions, and reactions. She had an uncanny ability to retain information, wielding her elephantine memory to remember every answer I provided, only to exploit those…

A weekend trip with a narcissist. — A short story. — She had been puzzled by his behavior for some time. The belittling jokes and demeaning comments left her hurt and unsure of herself. Even though her gut urged her to end the relationship, the upcoming birthday trip to Puerto Rico made her hesitate. Her boyfriend had planned the entire getaway…

Reclaim your strength and find healing after narcissistic abuse. — Did you want to see me broken, My heart turned to a pile of dust? Did you want to watch me suffer, As I slowly turn to rust? Did you want to see me crying, My eyes wet with tears of pain? …

Learn the top gaslighting phrases and empower yourself against manipulation. — Narcissists are masters of twisting things around to confuse and control you. They have an uncanny ability to manipulate language and use it as a weapon against you. …

Is your TV dominating your evening routine? Break free and infuse joy into your nights with these engaging alternatives — The comforting hum of the television has likely been a longstanding companion as your day comes to a close. As the evening shades roll in, the glow of the screen can be difficult to resist, promising endless hours of entertainment, drama, and intrigue, often with the mere press of a…

Embracing freedom and healing after leaving the narcissist — In the depths of darkness, my spirit once confined, I sought solace, but only emptiness I would find. Bound by the chains of a narcissist’s deceit, I yearned for freedom, for a chance to retreat. Then came the day, like a gentle dawn’s embrace, When I chose to break free, to…

The unparalleled freedom of traveling alone — my two-year journey across continents. — Exploring beautiful landscapes like Atitlan in Guatemala, getting immersed in the vibrant culture of Yucatan and Oaxaca in Mexico, finding inspiration in the busy streets of Medellin in Colombia, absorbing the history in Lisbon, Portugal, and Rome, Italy, and rejuvenating myself on the idyllic beaches of Koh Samui, Thailand and…

Overcoming anxiety in silence and embracing quiet moments. — As I sit here in my dimly lit hotel room, a familiar scene plays out: the television murmurs in the background while I absentmindedly type away on my laptop. Strangely, I find this combination of old TV reruns and the soft glow of my screen comforting. It’s not that I’m…

A Poem — “I don’t think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.” — Anne Frank I don’t lament the darkness That has loomed over our fate For I know a radiant sunrise Awaits to vanquish the shade I don’t fear the shadows That obscure our path in despair For I…