I don’t think I am the only woman with a deep spiritual relationship, and values, who has wanted to bang her head against a wall trying to understand the crazy making behavior of someone she loves. The crazy making abuse, the lack of empathy, and the desire to hold on to it all for dear …
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Maybe you feel like you messed up big time. You fell prey to the narcissist and even loved him and had children with him (or her). You were duped, you had a blind spot, you suffered and so did people you loved because of your choices. How do you reconcile this and learn to trust …
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You, like me, I bet entered marriage with stars in your eyes and dreams of happy ever after. Sure there would be problems but that’s life and together we can overcome was my theme. Then you discover that your spouse is not right and doesn’t think and feel like you. The cycle of abuse begins and you …
Cognitive dissonance? After you’ve done so much hard work and been through the anguish of making a decision about leaving a toxic relationship, what next? It is time for rest, regrouping, reinvesting, and recovery, but do you feel like you are in a battle with your mind? Are you constantly reliving the good memories and longing for …
The Earth is Waking Up It’s here, well it’s coming in slowly but with certainty — Spring, and what a perfect time for transformation. It’s all around us. The question is are you waking up and growing? What does it take to wake us up and help us grow, maybe a “Divine storm.” The thing …
I will treat myself with gentle respect. Can you say that and really mean it? Does your life show it especially when going through a dark time? Can you stand as the caretaker of your own soul and protect it? We have to create our own peace, don’t we? It is a choice. How do …
“In avoiding our sadness we avoid our lives. Learning from our sadness can bear great fruit, and avoiding it can have hidden costs. Our choice is in feeling the sharp pains of self-discovery or enduring the dull ache of unconsciousness that will last for the rest of our lives.” ~ Marianne Williamson Grief is a …