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
Tag: toxic relationships
My Secret Enemy
My secret enemy has always been someone who I believed to be my friend. The fact that this secret enemy and I would share what
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,
13 Signs a Person Doesn’t Like You But Keeps You Around
When someone doesn’t truly like you but still wants to keep you around, their behavior can often be confusing and contradictory. This situation might arise
10 Signs Someone Wants To End Their Relationship With You
There are often subtle and not-so-subtle signs that someone might want to end a relationship, even if they claim otherwise. Whether in a friendship or
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,
My Voice Unchained 