His strategy was so convincing I ended up with a tattoo based on a complete lie. — The initial love-bombing phase (the very first one that takes place during the honeymoon phase) of narcissistic abuse is defined by one key feature that hooks most victims, mirroring. Narcissistic Mirroring a mirroring behavior that narcissists use consciously to manipulate others. It is a calculated and intentional act of mimicking…

Here’s what makes it their most damaging red flag and the pathology behind it. — One of the most traumatic experiences I’ve had this year involves an overt narcissist I was sleeping with, named Justin. Justin was a guy I’d slept with seven years ago and resumed sleeping with again this past April. (I wasn’t aware of narcissism back in 2016, so the signs were…

This strategy has worked on every single narcissist I’ve dated — overt, malignant, and covert. — I wrote about how I was discarded by my ex (who is a covert narcissist) after he planted a used condom in my bed and blamed me for it (the setup for the discard). After he left, I took the weekend to myself and only reached out to end the…

It’s the safest way to survive the heartache of being discarded — or discarding them — As a survivor of narcissistic abusive relationships, I have implemented the infamous “no contact” rule. Sometimes it was planned. Other times it was a last-minute maneuver to save my sanity and even my life. Regardless of the reason, one thing remained true every single time; the sooner you cut all…

Free verse poetry —

Prose poetry — We were never making Love. We were becoming movie projectors beneath stars; making stages out of makeshift movie sets. Take after take; all over messy motel beds. I was a movie star, through a camera lens. This wasn’t Love. This was fucking and filming. Last night was a jump cut…

Prose poetry — Yes. That was me in the car with my head in his lap. That was you walking home when I came up for air. I saw you through dilated pupils and I’ve never seen you clearer. That’s when it hit me. a moment of regret… Tears fell as I swallowed…

This snapshot is proof there’s beauty in being closed off. — Alright, guys (and ladies too) listen up, You see this face:

Here’s how a trip to Home Depot turned into nature’s impromptu photo op — with royalty. — I took all of the following snapshots during my little trip to Home Depot About My Awesome Trip to Home Depot It’s (finally) beginning to look a lot like October — everywhere I go!!medium.com last week. These little beauties are called Hardy Mums.