Friendships
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From Shame and Abuse To Belonging and Authenticity
Walk from shame, trauma, and narcissistic abuse to belonging and authenticity in this informative exploration. Glean insights into trauma, narcissistic abuse, and the quest for belonging, and find empowerment through self-reflection, self-care, and reclaiming your identity. living in silence Time to get sensitive. I really, really struggle with feeling like I belong. When I open…
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Trauma Dumping vs. Seeking Support: What’s the Difference?
This article delves into the intricacies of trauma dumping, shedding light on its characteristics and potential consequences. Through exploration, you’ll learn to differentiate between seeking support and engaging in unhealthy emotional expression, ultimately providing insights on how to cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships. Is there anyone out there who can help me? If you’ve ever…
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Self-Care is Not Selfish: The Recovering People Pleaser’s Dilemma
Finally, a real and nuanced answer to the question: is self-care selfish? This article discusses the importance of self-care as a gateway to giving, explores our responsibilities to our families and communities, and equips the reader with practical strategies for harmonizing these seemingly divergent priorities. “Yes” Woman As a recovering people pleaser, I used to…
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No More Toxic Positivity: On Gratitude and Emotional Honesty
Gratitude and helpful positive thinking emerge as alternatives to toxic positivity that empower us to acknowledge genuine emotions. Gratitude brings psychological benefits like improved mood and reduced stress, while helpful positive thinking encourages solutions and a growth mindset.
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an introvert’s guide to escaping any social situation
Every now and then you find yourself stuck at a party with one person you know, and that person is talking to other people you don’t know, and those people don’t seem like your kind of people, and it’s just time to go. Here’s how to do that without being rude, hurting everyone’s feelings, or…
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Creating Authentic Connections: Choose Your Circle Carefully
As I began cultivating my own authenticity, I found myself guided by introspection, empathy, and the courage to let go of relationships that no longer made sense. This wasn’t a rejection of the past or a dismissal of others; rather, it was a conscious choice to align my connections with the values, passions, and aspirations…
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your negative attitude is hurting you and everyone in your life
Does everything suck? Is the world conspiring against you? Can you just not catch a break? Was today just another totally awful day? Or maybe… it’s just you.
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Full House and the ideal family
When I was a kid, I thought that cartoons were “for kids,” and sitcoms (or any show with actors instead of animation) were “for adults.” That is, until I saw Full House for the first time. I’ve gone back and watched the show all the way through a few times in my life, usually as…
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learn to say “no”
I’ve spent a lot of my life wishing other people could read my mind. If they really knew me, they would know what I want. Right?