Do you suspect that someone you care about might be in an abusive relationship? That’s a tough situation to be in. On the one hand, you care about them and want to protect them. But on the other hand, you’re not sure it’s abuse… and you wonder if you should just stay out of it. […]
Relationships
Toxic Mother-in-Law as a Grandmother: How to Protect Your Kids
Having a toxic mother-in-law can be an immense challenge, but when she also becomes a grandmother, the emotional toll can be devastating. When a toxic grandmother is involved, it doesn’t just affect you or your husband. The effects ripple out and impact the entire family, especially the children. They may witness emotional abuse, feel pressured […]
Navigating Social Stigma After Going No Contact with a Parent
Going no contact with a parent can be an emotionally draining journey, especially when faced with social stigma and judgments. Family is everything, you only have one mother/father…We’ve all heard these statements our whole lives. Yet there comes a time when cutting off a parent may be your only option. Emotionally, you may be dealing […]
Dealing With a Narcissistic Sibling: 10 Necessary Steps
Dealing with a narcissistic sibling is no walk in the park. Here are 10 ways to change the relationship dynamic and protect yourself from emotional harm. Are you suffering in your relationship with an emotionally abusive sibling? Dealing with anarcissistic sibling’s behavior is difficult in itself. Setting a new precedent in the relationship to protect […]
10 Signs You Have a Narcissistic Sibling
This post outlines Narcissistic Personality Disorder and describes 10 signs you may be dealing with narcissistic sibling abuse. Are you struggling in your relationship with your sister or brother? We’re all bound to have tiffs with our siblings now and then. But if your relationship with your sibling has been draining, volatile, or painful for […]
Daddy Issues in Women: Signs and Healing Tips
Daddy issues…when you hear the term, what comes to mind? Do you see an emotionally erratic woman? Or maybe someone promiscuous, insecure, needy? Along with “damaged goods,” “daddy issues” is one of the most offensive things one can say about a woman. It’s a way to make light of her history of trauma. It’s also […]