I’m Not a Psychologist, Just a Human With Scars That Teach Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist or a professional in psychology.But I’ve been through some shit. I’ve survived things that tore me apart, and I’ve spent years putting myself back together piece by piece. Slowly.…
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Understanding Narcissism – The 7 Main Types, Triggers, Tactics & How to Reclaim Your Power
Narcissism is a deeply rooted psychological defense structure, designed to mask insecurity with arrogance, gain control through manipulation, and feed an identity built on illusion. And it comes in more forms than you think.Some narcissists are loud and obvious. Others are quiet, sulky, and slippery…
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Empaths & Narcissists: Why They’re Drawn to Us, and How We Take Our Power Back
I wish this were just a theory to me. But it’s not. I’ve lived it. Probably more than once.f Being an empath is both a gift and a curse. You feel deeply. You see behind the masks. You want to love people into healing. But…
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Common Triggers for Empaths
Ever feel like the world is just too much? Like your body is a sponge soaking up everyone else’s mess? That’s not a weakness, it’s your sensitivity trying to protect you. If you’re an empath, you probably know this all too well. In this post,…
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Toxic Relationships: How to Recognize the Signs
Toxic relationships can have a massive impact on your mental health and overall well-being. They can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and uncertain about your own worth. Sometimes, the red flags aren’t obvious at first, and they can creep up slowly until you’re in too…
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Holding the Line: What to Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries
Nothing feels more frustrating (and exhausting) than having to constantly explain your boundaries to someone who acts like they don’t exist. In this post, I want to talk about what boundary violations can look like and how you can deal with them in a way…
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The Subtle Violence of Narcissistic Partners
Loving someone with narcissistic traits isn’t always a whirlwind of passion or chaos. Sometimes, it’s a slow erosion of your spirit. It can start with sweet words, late-night messages, and grand gestures that feel magical. And then, without realizing it, you’re in a relationship where…
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How to Handle Emotionally Draining People Without Losing Yourself
Some People Drain You Without Saying a WordYou leave a conversation and feel heavy. Not because something big was said, but because it always feels like too much. They complain nonstop, overstep, trauma-dump, or just never check in to see if you’re even okay to…
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Mental Health: Boundaries and Why is so Important
In any relationship, whether romantic, family, or friendship, boundaries are what keep things honest, safe, and emotionally healthy. They shape how we show up for ourselves and for others. Learning how to set boundaries was one of the hardest but most important things I ever…
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Letting Go of What Doesn’t Serve You
Life is a series of stages. What is suitable and appropriate for one stage of our life may no longer serve a purpose in the next. So just like the annual spring cleaning for our house, we clean or get rid of the things that no longer…