In our fast-paced world, finding a moment of peace can feel impossible. The good news is that you don’t need to dedicate hours to meditation. With just five minutes, you can reset your mind, calm your body, and bring a sense of clarity to your day. This guide will show you how to start a…
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel stretched thin and overwhelmed. We often put the needs of others before our own, leading to burnout and stress. But what if there was a simple way to take back control and feel more balanced? Enter self-care. Self-care is any action you take to improve your physical,…
Getting into Older Sibling Vibes Owning our older sibling vibes is a strong way to express ourselves in today’s world. Growing up as the oldest usually comes with its own set of duties and expectations. Being an older brother or sister often means trying to be a role model who looks like they have everything…
Not all abusers are narcissists, and not all narcissists are equally abusive. Key points Source: Cottonbro Studio / Pexels With so much being written these days about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and narcissistic abuse, I have noticed a disturbing tendency for some uninformed people to label anyone who hurts them a “narcissist.” The unfortunate corollary is that some…
The tragic events involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have given us a lot to learn. Julie Cantrell Written on Sep 21, 2021Youtube/Instagram As an author and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, I’ve learned a lot about the predictable patterns of unhealthy relationships. After years of personal experiences, research, and outreach, I’ve learned to…
Learn to recognize the textbook patterns of narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths to protect yourself and those you love from being abused Master manipulators act in patterned and predictable steps. Through their twisted lens, the world is their chessboard and people are pawns to be used and abused. If we know what to watch for, we’ll…
Many icks, on reflection, are just harmless “nicks.” THE BASIC Source: Photo by Polina Zimmerman / Pexels The ick is giving me the ick. In a world of trending dating terminology, “the ick” has proven surprisingly enduring. Headlines like “Three Ways to Combat the Ick” or “Got the Ick?” continue to flood social media. On TikTok, there are…
In mental health, how we present ourselves professionally makes a big difference. Whether you’re introducing yourself to clients, writing for the public, or collaborating with peers, the credentials that follow your name matter. But with so many abbreviations — PhD, PsyD, LP, LCP and more — it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of…
No one is exempt from narcissistic projection, not even their children. It often comes as a shock to people who have children with pathological narcissists how easily some of them abandon their children. Many narcissistic parents have an emotionally immature worldview. They see the world in terms of “good” or “bad”, “black” and “white”, “wrong”…