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- Narcissism in Mothers The Reality of the Classic Villainess
- Understanding the Effects of Old Abuse and How to Conquer It
- Why Do We Repeat the Same Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns Over and Over?
- Statements That May be Helpful for "Normal" Couples, But are Destructive in Abusive/Narcissistic Relationships
- 10 Emotions That Can be Unintentionally Inherited by Children
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Today I Love The Coolness Of This Morning
Today I love the coolness of this morning. I love how hot it’s been lately and that it has been perfect for going swimming in the bay, but since I......
Be the Whole AND the Parts (of Your Body)
All my life, I’ve been a collection of parts. My thighs and my belly have easily captured the starring roles year after year. Hands, feet, neck – these less visible......
Best of Our Blogs: July 17, 2018
If you’re a frequent reader of blogs like this, I bet you tend to be hard on yourself. You’re self-critical, self-conscious and struggle with the feeling something’s wrong with you.......
The Aspergers Meltdown
I knew something was wrong when my normally happy mother suddenly smashed her prized Royal Albert tranquil...
Why You Shouldn’t Overrely Your Strengths
Given the choice, most people try to play to their strengths. A naturally athletic child will sign up for lots of sports teams; a friendly, outgoing college student who loves......
The Perils of Perfectionism and Feeling Not Good Enough
Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings......
Why Aren’t They More Self-Aware? Expectations And Asperger’s
Parents, teachers and partners always tell me that children/adults with Asperger’s Syndrome or NLD should...
When You Reach Your Limit
“Hey you, don’t tell me there’s no hope at all, Together we stand, divided we fall” Roger Waters I am a minister in the Church of Christ. In fact, according......
Free Webinar: Defeating ‘Grass is Greener’ Syndrome
(Please note: This free live webinar will be recorded and a copy made available to all who registered.) The ‘Grass is Greener’ Syndrome webinar will be focused on the complexity......
Having a Mental Illness is Having Strength
I have been travelling for just over a week now. The reason I haven’t taken a real...
Guess Who Likes Ambitious, Accomplished Single Women
Single women, watch out! If there is a study that seems to make you look bad, there...
23 Prompts to Explore Regularly
The week can feel like one big blur. One day runs into the next, which runs into the one after that. Which is why writing can be tremendously helpful. Even......
Best Places To Network For Screenwriters
One of the unfortunate truths about a screenwriting career is – networking is essential. The other essential,...
3 Powerful Exercises To Extinguish Emotional Neglect From Your Marriage
This week I am delighted to share with you an excerpt from my new book,...
Narcissism in Mothers – The Reality of the Classic Villainess
Ever wonder what makes Cinderella’s stepmother, Snow White’s stepmother, and Rapunzel’s adopted mother so evil? These classic fairytale characters are easily villainized precisely because their maternal instincts are contrary to......
Pros and Cons of Homeschooling a Child with Behavioral Concerns
So many of my conversations have revolved around homeschooling lately. Even this morning, I was at a garage sale (yeah, discounts!) and heard two women talking about homeschooling. Maybe it’s......
Don’t Let Abuse Make Your Life Pass You By!
Remember how your grandmother had an everyday set of dishes and a “Good” or Special-Occasion-Only set of...
Are You Recovering From A Narcissistic Parent?
If so, how you can find a way to come to terms with the psychological injuries of the past, and to stop the old toxic experiences from contaminating and spoiling......
Shields Up!: A Primer on Narcissistic Injury
“I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t know where I’m a gonna go when the volcano blow…”Jimmy Buffett Extreme narcissistic abusers are infamous for exploding their wrath and fury......
Turned on but not in the mood for sex. Is that normal?
Have you ever felt like you were not in the mood for sex but were able...
Can A Bad Mood Help You Accomplish More?
For people who are more emotionally reactive, being in a bad mood may actually work in their favor by fueling the thinking skills required to accomplish daily tasks, according to...
Less Sunlight Linked to Increased Rates of OCD
New research suggests living at higher latitudes, where there is less sunlight, could result in a higher prevalence rate of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Limited sunlight is postulated to interfere...
Obesity Alone May Not Increase Risk of Death
Obesity alone, without any other metabolic risk factors, is not linked to an increased risk of death, according to a new Canadian study at York University. Obesity is often tied...
Study Finds Athletes with ADHD Have Greater Risk of Anxiety, Depression After Concussion
Athletes who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at greater risk for experiencing persistent anxiety and depression after a concussion, according to new research. “These findings suggest that ADHD...
Support from Female Co-Workers Can Empower Moms to Breastfeed
Emotional support from female co-workers plays a major role in whether or not new moms choose to keep breastfeeding after returning to work, according to a new study by researchers...
Scars of Partner Violence Can Hinder New Relationships
The damaging effects of intimate partner violence (IPV) often continue long after the abusive relationship is over, yet few resources exist to help victims move on to form new, healthy...
