The meaning for this statement is: To distress oneself by comparing one's own situation with that of others who seem more horrific, vulgar, distraught, disgusting, or severe. To despair is the complete loss or absence of hope.
As you reflect on what happened, how it happened to you, what went wrong, how you…
All you want to do is enjoy a nice and peaceful time with your family but it’s impossible with a narcissist. Everything you do is either wrong or not good enough. Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year, where you’re forced to be around the people who have been killing your holy spirit…
We get so wrapped up in being in a relationship, healthy or toxic, that we sacrifice our wants, needs and values for what society has engrained in us of what we "should" be doing. Our needs always come last. We give and give until the holiday's become a chore, and non-enjoyable. We lose ourselves…
Exhale negative energy. Inhale positive energy. Self-love is extremely important for survivors of narcissistic abuse. One of the best ways to get started is to focus on positive self-talk. First thing in the morning and last thing before bed, taking a few minutes to recite positive affirmations. Below are some great ones that we use…