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Toxic Bonds: Recognizing and Responding to Jealousy from Friends and Family

Jealousy is a natural human emotion, but when it comes from those closest to us, like friends and family, it can feel especially painful. Whether it’s subtle envy or outright resentment, jealousy in intimate relationships can lead to emotional toxicity, strained bonds, and lasting damage. Understanding how to recognize it—and respond with strength and clarity—is […]

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How Social Media is Rewiring Our Brains – and What You Can Do About It

Social media is deeply embedded in our daily routines. While it connects us in incredible ways, it’s also rewiring how our brains function. Understanding these changes can empower us to build healthier habits online. 🧠 What’s Happening in the Brain? 1. Dopamine Loop Every like, comment, or notification triggers a dopamine hit – the brain’s

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For Your Health: Divorcing A Narcissistic Abuser

For your Health Jacqueline Hart Gibson The decision to leave a narcissistic abuser is often hard-won. Targets who have been subjected to gaslighting, psychological manipulation, smear campaigns and/or physical violence, may feel they have become a shadow of who they were when the relationship with the abuser began. Contrary to widely accepted myths about abuse,

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Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it Dr. Yaniv Hanoch

Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it Dr. Yaniv Hanoch

Little decisions can feel stressful too Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock Almost every morning I face the same dilemmas. Whether I should wake up my wife with a kiss or let her sleep longer. Should I get out of bed or just press the snooze button? And that is even before I have had my first cup of

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Stay Safe and Aware: 12 Tips for Enhancing Situational Awareness

Understanding Situational Awareness Definition of Situational Awareness Situational awareness is the ability to perceive and understand the elements in your environment, comprehend their meaning, and anticipate how they might change. It’s about being fully aware of what’s happening around you, rather than just going through the motions. For example, someone walking in a crowded market

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🌪️ Toxic Positivity vs 🌱 Healthy Support: Why Words Matter More Than You Think

Toxic Positivity is a ploy used by Narcissits, they don’t validate what you say.     We live in a world that often promotes “good vibes only,” encouraging us to always look on the bright side and stay positive. While optimism can be a powerful tool, there’s a fine line between encouragement and emotional invalidation.

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Why do narcissists discard their own children? By Manya Wakefield

Why Do Narcissists Discard Their Children?

Why Do Narcissists Discard their Own 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” or “right.” Unfortunately, this

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What Happens When Someone Gives a Partner the Silent Treatment By Wendy Patrick JD Ph.D

The Unique Trauma of Online Sexual Harassment

Dealing with the dynamics of digital discomfort.   Workplace sexual harassment can follow employees home due to an “always-on” culture and increased ways to contact coworkers after hours. Online sexual harassment can be especially difficult to cope with because it blurs the boundaries between work and life and typically isn’t witnessed by others. Most victims do not report

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