The signs of a toxic relationship aren’t always obvious. Sometimes the indicators can be so hidden that it takes years to discover the truth. There are healthy relationships, and then there are toxic ones. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell the difference between the two. After all, the first…
Non-fiction books can enrich our lives in many ways. They can be very important to society just as many fiction books are. There have been many great non-fiction books throughout history that have been a huge influence on how we think about and understand society, the world, and even the…
Stress is part of life. It affects us all from time to time and can arise from the simplest of situations, such as running late for the school drop off. However, spiraling negativity and overwhelming stress are not easy to cope with, and it is vital to have techniques to…
If you have been in an abusive relationship, it is when you have escaped that you can recognise the signs of abuse. One typical method of abuse is gaslighting. Predators have a repertoire of gaslighting phrases up their sleeves ready to use at a moment’s notice. You might think that…
I’m co-parenting with a narcissist. Sometimes it works okay, and sometimes it’s a living hell. Excuse me for my French, but co-parenting with a toxic person can make you curse when you don’t usually use that language. You see, I was married to someone with a narcissistic personality disorder for…
Have you ever wondered why a child desperately craves love and attention from their abusive parent? Or perhaps you always seem to end up in toxic relationships? You may not have come across this term, but, these are signs of trauma bonding. What Is Trauma Bonding? Trauma bonding is a…
Why do I hate myself? I've asked myself this question over and over again. So, I did some deep soul searching to find out. This is what I learned. No matter who you are or what you do in life, you will come to a place of self-hatred. I think…
We're likely all guilty of being self-centered people from time to time; after all, everything always makes the most sense when it's in our best interests! However, there's a big difference between looking after yourself and making proactive efforts to reach your goals - and being permanently selfish to others'…
