It was in my late teens/early twenties that I realized I had grown up with what for so many years I’d thought was normal, but was in fact virulent abuse. Before then, I hadn’t even thought, let alone dared, to question the normalcy of such a lifestyle, and I recall…

………..What a sight it is, to witness the gaslighting of the Narcissist in court. BASED ON A TRUE STORY — (TW: Heavy Narcissistic Abuse, Mentions of SA) I find out you’re suing me for defamation, and let’s just say, you can imagine how I feel, of course. Outraged. Disgusted. In…

Mother’s Day just passed. It was a hard time for many around me — and for myself, as well. Father’s Day will be coming up soon, too. Both of these holidays can be especially tough times for children of Narcissistic parents, regardless of how old the child is now, regardless…

………..When the end is nigh, the Narcissist pulls out all the stops. BASED ON A TRUE STORY — (TW: Heavy Narcissistic Abuse) I’ve noticed, in case you think I haven’t. I’ve noticed that it’s been so many days now — weeks and months, even — of you seeming to figure…

How often do you blame yourself when things go wrong? Be honest. I believe many Survivors of abuse and trauma blame themselves constantly. …

………..Your times of sickness are a personal affront to the Narcissist. BASED ON A TRUE STORY — (TW: Heavy Narcissistic Abuse) I’m overcome with horrible boredom these days. Boredom that’s all-consuming and deeply, deeply infuriating, and I have no idea what to do about it. Some days I lash out…

(TW: Mentions of suicidal ideation) It was Hell. The End. That would be the succinct way of saying it — of keeping things right to the very harsh point. And even then, it would stand as quite the understatement. I know all of you who have survived and escaped your…

………..For a Narcissist, your very existence is a crime against them. BASED ON A TRUE STORY — (TW: Heavy Narcissistic Abuse) I have time off-work one week. Apparently you do, too. It’s semi-frustrating to me, since I feel you should be working consistently, seeing as you and only you will…

As a writer, one of my sincerest passions is writing the souls of loved ones into my book characters. I would argue that many of the characters in my novels have been inspired by people I care about — by their pure energy and spirit. I always think of it…