Narcissism is a well documented personality disorder. Referring to someone as a narcissist seems to be thrown around a lot lately, so I’m passing on these notes to clarify what exactly being a narcissist means. Narcissism is a condition in which a brain functions. Narcissism is an actual thing that causes a lot
Oh, hey. It’s September, 18th. It’s been nearly 4 months since I have had the where with all to write a sentence on here. Below is my explanation. Sometimes a person needs a break. Also, my child covered my laptop in water. I’ve only now gotten around to finding a solution that enables the
COMMON SOCIALLY ACCEPTED FALSE BELIEFS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESSES This has been a hard one to write. Not because of lack of clarity, but frankly, because this topic outrages me. It’s not under my skin it’s in my dang blood. I have read a few things online which has provoked this proverbial bear and like any
Hi friends, This is a long one. Get a drink, sit down and enjoy xoxo Mental Illness How many times we fear the dark only to find that once we enter it, there’s not something to fear on the other side, there’s something to be in awe of, something quite magical. -Matthew
I remember when I was 18 and I was in a residential program for ‘troubled girls’ – I sure was troubled. I had 3 rehabs under my belt and a few suicide attempts. I was doing great. NOT. ‘Troubled girls’ thats what they called it back then (we were barely passed the millennium- we talked
Day 8: I think? May the 4th. May the fourth be with you. May the force be with you. Listen, I need to be transparent here. I have never seen a single Star Wars film. Not one. Zero. Nil. Here is the other thing: I have not one iota of desire to see these films.
This is my youngest. Lake Serenne. Her name, to us means a strong, calming peace. Here she is, on a typical day, wearing a Pink Floyd hoodie. Mickey Mouse beanie. Dress. Elsa boots. Field hockey stick on concrete. This child is fire. My Lake is as wild as wild can be. Her ‘wild’ brings me
The chasm between my two unfortunate incidents was a space of about 5 years. I didn’t suddenly wake up one day and arrive with an inherent confidence to speak up for myself. It took time. If I ever had spoken up for myself in the past (or broken the nice girl rules), it usually would
The photo above is of me and sissy, one of the characters in this story. Disclaimer: 1. I write this to show you that since my last unfortunate interaction, I have progressed as a human. Some might find the language in this offensive. I am thinking of you good Christian folk. I too, am good
‘Everyone will have an opinion, not everyone gets a vote.’ -Bill Johnson I heard this line a few years ago and it confronted me. I am a recovering people pleaser, puppet, jump when you say how high-er, compliant person. I know that some may not view me as this. I have always had a degree