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…
The Martyr complex, although a much less dramatic expression than in historical times, is still at use today in people we love, and sometimes even ourselves. There is a commonality between the martyr complex and the victim complex, although they are slightly different. The martyr feels victimized and also strives…
Understanding sadness vs depression on a surface level is not good enough. Trust me, they are two different things, and we need to learn why. Everyone experiences many sad times in their lives. The experience can even be overwhelming if life is kicking you around. It could come from the…
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…
Did you know that many people have inner child work to do? Sometimes this child needs to be healed from the past. It starts as an adult - we come face to face with our inner child, and it happens at different times in our lives depending on what we’re…
Have you ever said, “I don’t deserve to be happy”? You’re not alone in this statement, and there’s a reason for this feeling. Many times in my past, I’ve said that I don’t deserve to be happy. I truly felt like a burden on other people’s lives. It was often…
Narcissistic rage is one of the most toxic emotional outbursts you could imagine. It seems to come from out of nowhere, filled with anger and nonsense. Narcissism and narcissistic rage are different. We all have a few narcissistic tendencies but generally try and work to make ourselves better. However, rage…