Is your mother-in-law getting on your last nerve? Do you find yourself having mental arguments with her long after she’s gone? Do you constantly think about the things you’d like to say to her? If that’s the case, you are a ticking time bomb about to explode. You’ve held your tongue for too long. The […]
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10 Boundaries You Need to Set With Your Toxic Parent
If you’re dealing with a controlling, manipulative, toxic parent, you know that they thrive on overstepping your boundaries and pushing your “buttons.” And they often do it with impunity because they are…well, family. That’s precisely why setting boundaries with a parent isn’t easy. But it’s the only way to protect yourself from their overbearing, irrational […]
How to Disarm a Manipulator (When You’re a People Pleaser)
From time to time, we all manipulate each other in small ways to get what we want. But for some people, it’s the only way they know how to get their needs met. So how do you disarm a manipulator? First and foremost, by learning to recognize manipulative (or emotionally abusive) behavior. Manipulation tactics only […]
7 Spiritual Lessons a Narcissist Can Teach You
From a spiritual perspective, everything happens for a reason, including the people we encounter. But what if you’ve encountered a narcissist? Are there lessons in that encounter? Or worse, what if you’re stuck in a relationship with one, and they’re making your life a living hell? This may be a tough pill to swallow, but […]
10 Steps to Taking Your Power Back From a Toxic Person
Do you have a toxic person in your life? Nearly all of us do. The term “toxic” refers to a particularly thorny individual that schemes, manipulates, and verbally assaults to maintain control and a sense of self-importance. It can be just about anyone: your partner, your boss, your friend, your mother-in-law… And what they do […]
Which Comic Book Character Is Your Abusive Mother?
You’ve always known that your abusive mother is not entirely human. That kind of evil has to be superhuman, akin to villains and mutants from the comic books. So let’s play a game: which DC or Marvel comic book character is your mommy dearest? 1. Killer Frost Mother Oooooooh she is as cold as ice! […]