Families are supposed to be the first place we learn love, safety, and identity. But in some homes — homes like mine — you grow
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The Day I Confronted the Bully – and Everyone Looked Away
On this day, I felt defeat. Not because I did anything wrong. Not because I wasn’t brave enough. But because I saw – again –
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
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,
When The Scapegoat Goes No-Contact From Their Narcissistic Family
When the scapegoat of a narcissistic family goes no contact, several dynamics within the family can shift, often intensifying the dysfunction: For the scapegoat, going
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 