Over the past decades, there’s been a growing awareness that intrafamilial child sexual abuse — or incest — is not a rare and isolated issue. It’s a widespread problem that corrodes society, leaves countless children traumatized, and destroys lives. However, it is still a highly taboo, obscured topic. In this article, we will look at […]
Abuse & Trauma
7 Steps to Healing After Child Sexual Abuse by a Grandfather
Did you experience sexual abuse at the hands of your grandfather? Over the years of writing this blog, a number of women shared with me their stories of being sexually abused by their grandparent. At first, these stories stood out as bizarre and shocking. But the more I learned, the more I realized that grandfather […]
Child Sexual Abuse: Risk Factors and Red Flags
Any type of child abuse is reprehensible. But child sexual abuse is unspeakably evil because it destroys the child’s innocence — the most precious thing children possess. And like any true evil, it is cloaked in silence and secrecy. This post intends to shed some light on the issue. It will discuss What is Child […]
The Upside of Being a Scapegoat Child of a Narcissistic Parent
If you are an adult child of a narcissistic parent, you likely played one of two roles in your family: a golden child or a scapegoat. A golden child is the pride of the family, while the scapegoat occupies a much less enviable role — that of a screwup who can’t do anything right. If […]
10 Signs Your Narcissistic Mother is an Emotional Vampire
If you have a narcissistic mother, chances are, she’s also an emotional vampire. Just like mythical vampires, emotional vampires are parasites that feed on others. Here are 10 signs that your mother might be one of these parasitic creatures. What is an Emotional Vampire? An emotional vampire is someone who feeds off other people’s emotional […]
22 Common Examples of Narcissistic Behavior in Men
Is it easy to spot narcissistic behavior in men? Sometimes — yes, especially when we’re talking about a public figure like Donald Trump. But when you’re dealing with someone less transparent, it could be like deciphering a secret code. That’s because someone gifted in the art of deception knows how to project the right image. […]