Masking Masking is the act of suppressing parts of ourselves to “blend in” or meet social expectations. Masking is something many people do, but for
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The Silent Wounds of Narcissistic Abuse: How It Rewires the Brain and Hijacks Your Life
Narcissistic abuse doesn’t leave bruises. It leaves confusion, self-doubt, and a nervous system stuck in overdrive. While it’s often invisible to outsiders, its effects on
Unmasking the Narcissist: An Autistic Journey Through Abuse and Awakening – Part 2: The Pain of Misunderstanding
Part 2: The Pain of Misunderstanding Masking, Misreading, and the Struggle to Be Heard There is a particular kind of heartbreak that comes with being
The Sadness Within
Depression and Anxiety I began writing this post in 2022, but I was much too overwhelmed to even begin it and much too exhausted to
When A Gift Is Not A Gift
At least two years ago, a relative phoned me about gifting me some shoes. Despite this relative being at least three decades older than me,
The Narcissistic Family Structure
A narcissistic family typically has a hierarchical structure where the narcissistic parent(s) maintain control and dominance over the family dynamic. The roles within the family
My Voice Unchained 