My Brother And Me I have two sisters and one brother. Of my siblings, I am the oldest. Although all of us grew up within
Tag: dysfunctional family systems
Child’s Play … Or Is It Really?
This post was set to be published in the fall of 2021, but for some reason I didn’t release it. At the time I wrote
Exhausted By Parental Narcissism
Each time I have distressing conversations with my dad, I must remind myself that my feelings are absolutely valid, especially given the patterns of manipulation
My Dad’s Quest for Me To End No-Contact With My Mother
My mother is battling a serious health issue and is apparently at the ending stage of her life. Maybe I’ve grown immune in some way,
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 Police Call
For an extremely short time, I lived with my mother after I returned back to my hometown from living in another state. My stay was
My Voice Unchained 