Bullies In the Family? Here’s How to Stay Strong

Bullies In the Family? Here’s How to Stay Strong

Let’s face it, getting bullied and being ostracized doesn’t end with your teenage years, especially if you’re living with a bully at home. If you’ve ever felt targeted by any of your family members, emotionally abused, and intimidated to the level where you’re forced to believe that something’s truly wrong with you, then you know …

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Narcissists and Their Hoovering Tactics

Narcissists and Their Hoovering Tactics

Individuals suffering from Narcissistic personality disorder often lack a solid sense of self. They harbor an over-inflated ego which feeds on the feelings and emotions of friends, colleagues, and family members so that the narcissist feels admired, adored, affirmed, nurtured, and, in some cases, feared as well. A narcissist, at all times, needs their ego …

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Green With Envy

Understanding the Feelings of Jealousy in Narcissists

Narcissistic abuse affects over 158 million people in the U.S. alone, and a majority of these narcissists are absolute control freaks. They try to possess and own their partners, friends, children, accomplices, and almost every single person in their lives. Voice your concerns and you’d find yourself trapped in a whirlwind of narcissistic abuse. The …

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Do Leopards Change Their Spots?

Do Leopards Change Their Spots?

Are you in a relationship with someone who’s completely narcissistic? Do you suspect they’re cheating on you? They might be! Narcissistic individuals crave constant attention to validate their worth and condone their actions. This is all governed by a very twisted thought process. Narcissistic partners cheat at a much higher rate than many other people. …

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Trauma Bonding: What Is It? And How to Break Free?

Trauma Bonding: What is it and How to Break Free?

Yes, falling in love with your captor is possible and it’s no different than being held hostage. If you find yourself unable to get out of an abusive relationship, or have stayed in unhealthy relationships before, there’s a possibility you may be “stuck” as a result of the trauma bond. This type of survival strategy …

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Narcissistic Parenting: Signs, Effects, and Survival

Narcissistic Parenting: Signs, Effects, and Survival

Narcissists are bullies! Dealing with them is never easy due to their excessive sense of self-importance, their extreme preoccupation with themselves, and their lack of empathy for any other person. Being in any relationship with a narcissist can be troubling, but it’s total hell if that person happens to be one of your parents. That’s …

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Divorce and COVID-19

Divorce and COVID-19

Divorce can already be tough for those involved. Unfortunately COVID-19 is making it more difficult and stressful. People are spending more times in their homes, with their families, partners, etc. It might enlighten problems between a couple, or they might already have issues in their relationship but being stuck together unable to see other people …

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How to Stay Sane When Your Family Is Driving You Crazy During COVID-19

How to Stay Sane When Your Family Is Driving You Crazy During COVID-19

Let’s be real: We all have the occasional tiff with our families, but imagine being stuck with them 24/7. Well, for most of us, that’s a reality during COVID-19. Normally when you’re living with your family you have space, you can see friends, go to work, etc. Now there is no separation from them and …

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