I’m sure you know that our world is fast transitioning into Artificial Intelligence. Many people, including me, have mixed feelings about this. Definitely, it can make life easier. Nearly everyone is using AI in their daily lives, a simple example being Siri, as well as the many apps that make things happen in a […]

Self-worth is challenging to define other than a feeling of “worthiness.” Worthiness cannot be durably created by outside things such as a new hairdo, achieving a particular goal or award, or receiving a compliment. While these may occasionally help boost your self-esteem, self-worth goes much deeper. Today’s article is essential for many in this community […]

Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of pain and hurt, constantly repeating the same damaging behaviors and feeling powerless to escape them? If so, you may be struggling with Repetitive Compulsion Disorder. This self-destructive barrier keeps you from letting go and moving on. It can stem from narcissistic abuse or how we were invalidated, distrusted, humiliated, […]

Today, I want to talk to you about finding your True Self after abuse. This is the person you wish to be—having the capacity to generate love, truth, great health, success, and continual growth in more of yourself and your life. This is important because you were not your Best Self in and after a […]

Non-accountability devastates relationships, and narcissists use this toxic defense mechanism to abuse you. Accountability is essential for relationships to function. A happy, functional relationship is impossible without it. However, narcissists suffer from toxic shame and have fragile self-esteem. They fear being wrong and will do whatever it takes to avoid scrutiny from others, including gaslighting, […]

  Today, I want to talk about invalidation and how it destroys relationships. This applies to intimate relationships and damages family members, friendships, and business associations. Invalidation is one of the critical weapons narcissistic people use to maintain significance and superiority over others.   What Is Invalidation? Invalidation is dismissing someone else’s viewpoint. It is […]

In today’s Thriver Talks, Christal tells her story of how she managed to take control of her life and create her own future. Are you feeling overwhelmed, exploited, and emotionally drained by a narcissistic relationship? If so, you’re not alone. In this first of our extraordinary Thriver Talks series, Christal discusses how she experienced this […]

Abuse by proxy (using other people to abuse us) is such a common tactic of narcissists that most people in our community will know the term ‘Flying Monkeys’ – a phrase from the Wizard of Oz used to describe the narcissist’s minions. I know first-hand the horror of not only having to deal with the […]

After abuse, we feel we have lost our radiance and confidence – making us unattractive. How could we not suffer this when the abuse assaulted us on multiple levels? You lose self-esteem, energy, and the motivation to do the most basic survival tasks, let alone look after yourself. For many of us, trying to be […]