by Lisa | Aug 17, 2020 | Being Honest, Getting Real
Boundary setting has a lot of moving pieces and parts and is complex. I would say that in raising children and in bringing health and wellness to adults and our relationships, knowing what boundaries are and learning to set boundaries with compassion and assertiveness...
by Lisa | Jun 18, 2020 | Being Honest, New Intentions
Making new friends and developing real trust after narcissistic abuse can be challenging. It requires an awareness of the very real fear that continues to reside in the body and in the mind. We must consider the impact of trauma on the foundation of the victim who has...
by Lisa | Apr 13, 2020 | Being Honest, Getting Real
The controlling, manipulative brain-numbing tactic of gaslighting is an intentional pattern of behavior by the abuser that creates utter confusion and chaos in the mind of the victim. When this is coupled with the unpredictable actions, calculated lying, and...
by Lisa | Dec 16, 2019 | Being Honest
You may not be feeling like this is the most wonderful time of the year right now. Guess what? That is okay. There are a whole host of expectations this time of year. All the rituals surrounding this time of year can leave us feeling drained, discouraged, and keep us...
by Lisa | Aug 4, 2019 | Being Honest, Getting Real
After a long-term relationship with an abusive narcissist, there are residual effects that may continue to linger and tear at the fabric of who we are. Consider that there is a shadow side to all the light that exists within the wholeness of who we are. People...
by Lisa | Jul 21, 2019 | Being Honest, Denial
If you are finding yourself in a situation that may require continued contact with a narcissistic abuser because of: Child custody arrangements for minor children, special events for adult children, or other specific circumstances that may require some sort of...