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You’re Not Stressed Because You’re Doing Too Much
You’re Not Stressed Because You’re Doing Too Much
You’re stressed because you’re doing too little of what makes you feel alive.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 10, 2023
If You Had A Narcissistic Parent, You Don’t Know How To Feel Safe
If You Had A Narcissistic Parent, You Don’t Know How To Feel Safe
Unsafe environments create unsafe nervous systems.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 25, 2023
5 Signs You’re Not In Alignment With Your True Self
5 Signs You’re Not In Alignment With Your True Self
#3 You’re not making time for what you love.
Patrícia Williams
May 7, 2023
There’s Nothing Wrong With You. You’re Not Lazy. You’re Traumatized
There’s Nothing Wrong With You. You’re Not Lazy. You’re Traumatized
If you feel stuck, read this.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 12, 2023
Yes, Healing Is Hard. But So Is Staying Stuck In Patterns of Pain And Trauma
Yes, Healing Is Hard. But So Is Staying Stuck In Patterns of Pain A...
“You just have to ask yourself: in the long run, what would be harder for me?”
Patrícia Williams
May 13, 2023
Narcissistic Families: The Truth Behind The Golden Child
Narcissistic Families: The Truth Behind The Golden Child
They pay a high price for the “love” they receive.
Patrícia Williams
Sep 3, 2022
The Inconvenient Truth About Changing Your Life
The Inconvenient Truth About Changing Your Life
You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 9, 2022
You Cannot Get Well Unless You Are Ready To Give Up What Is Keeping You Sick
You Cannot Get Well Unless You Are Ready To Give Up What Is Keeping...
Nothing changes if you change nothing.
Patrícia Williams
Jun 3, 2023
Mental Health
Sometimes, We Need To Experience What We Don’t Want, To Know What We Do Want
Sometimes, We Need To Experience What We Don’t Want, To Know What W...
Contrast leads to clarity.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 21
How To Feel Worthy of Saying No And Standing Up For Yourself
How To Feel Worthy of Saying No And Standing Up For Yourself
Here’s exactly how I did it.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 16
You Are Under No Obligation To Remain The Same Person You Were A Year Ago, Or Even A Month Ago
You Are Under No Obligation To Remain The Same Person You Were A Ye...
You’re allowed to change.
Patrícia Williams
Jan 4
You’re Not “Low Maintenance”. You Just Believe Your Needs Don’t Matter
You’re Not “Low Maintenance”. You Just Believe Your Needs Don’t Matter
You’ve internalized that the less energy and attention you require, the more lovable you are.
Patrícia Williams
Dec 13, 2023
If You’re An Enabler, You’re Just As Guilty As The Narcissist
If You’re An Enabler, You’re Just As Guilty As The Narcissist
Your silence is a standing ovation for the narcissist, a nod of approval for a show that should have closed long ago.
Patrícia Williams
Nov 24, 2023
If You Have To Hide Your Needs Or Suppress Your Feelings, It’s Not Love
If You Have To Hide Your Needs Or Suppress Your Feelings, It’s Not ...
Patrícia Williams
Aug 1, 2023
An Open Letter To The Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
An Open Letter To The Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
You were never the problem.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 27, 2023
I’ve Been Prioritizing Time In Nature — And My Nervous System Has Never Been So Relaxed
I’ve Been Prioritizing Time In Nature — And My Nervous System Has N...
We forget how healing nature can be.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 23, 2023
I’m Sorry, But They’re Not Your Twin Flame
I’m Sorry, But They’re Not Your Twin Flame
They’re your emotional roller-coaster of chaos and pain.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 13, 2023
Covert Narcissists: 4 Reasons They Always Play The Victim Card
Covert Narcissists: 4 Reasons They Always Play The Victim Card
#2 They use empathy as a weapon.
Patrícia Williams
Jul 6, 2023
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