February is not just Valentine's Day and Black History Month. It's also American Heart Month and "broken heart syndrome" is a real condition. The medical term for "Broken Heart Syndrome" is stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. We often talk figuratively about having a broken heart but many people have physically experienced it. The condition is…
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…
"Why can't I just forget the past and move on?" This is a very common question after narcissistic abuse! The answer is that there is a critical step in between the past and moving forward. That critical step is healing! This step cannot be bypassed or you will remain stuck in limbo land…
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…