Of all the hurts accumulated throughout life, family betrayal is the worst. When your own relatives turn against you, it’s almost unbearable. When I was a child, I was abused. When my parents found out, many years later, they turned a blind eye to my pain. Why? because of something…
I know what being a bitter person feels like. When I read through the signs or listen to the testimony of others, I recognize myself. I’m not proud of being bitter. I don’t think anyone is happy about having these feelings. But, unfortunately, many of us have feelings of unforgiveness,…
After years of feeling manipulated by others, I have to ask myself one question, “Am I manipulative?” In some cases, the problem can actually be you. Here’s what I really think about manipulation. There are many reasons why you may be this way. Manipulation usually comes from a personality disorder,…
Are you feeling defeated? I mean, are you totally and absolutely discouraged about life? If so, know this: you’re not alone. If you’re overwhelmed, take heart, there are many other people who feel this way too. Considering the world is in turmoil right now, you’re probably hanging on pretty well.…
There is a terrible stigma attached to depression. Some people think it’s fictional. It’s time to look at depression vs laziness and break this stigma. I will admit, there were times when I thought certain people were lazy. I found out later about their depression, and I felt terrible. You…
When the time comes, divorcing a narcissist must be done carefully. While some stay in counseling, others decide the relationship is over. Be careful when divorcing your narcissistic partner. Doing this is like a ride on a new rollercoaster. While some people part ways peacefully, some make ending a relationship…
Let me say, first off, that you’re a valuable person. So, if you’re feeling unappreciated, don’t let this damage your self-worth. So many times, I’ve felt unappreciated. Unfortunately, when I tried to heal from this damage, I went too far the other way. Before I realized what was happening, I…
The funny thing about self-absorbed people is they often are not even aware of their disposition. But, they are recognized by their traits. We go through this world encountering all sorts of people. And we question many parts of their personality, finding some of these traits rather strange. For instance,…
If you don’t like your life, then you must create a better one. Using the power of words can do astounding things for you. Did you ever stop to consider just how strong the power of words can be? Well, if you’re busy most of the time, then probably not.…
My life hasn’t always been stable. I have often asked myself, “Why do I feel like everyone hates me?” So, it’s okay if you’ve asked yourself this same question. In my younger adulthood, I struggled terribly with my self-esteem. I asked myself many questions about the worth and validity of…
