It Hasn’t Gotten Bad Enough for Me to Leave – A Reality Check

One of the steps to recovery after leaving an abusive relationship involves self-forgiveness.  In fact, it’s one that took the longest for me to complete in my own journey of healing after narcissistic

20 Things I “Should” Have Said to Narcissists in My Life…But Didn’t

~ by Ven Baxter Wondering how to communicate with a Narcissist?  We’ve all had those times when we thought: “Man! I should have said _______! I wish I’d thought of it then!” This is a tongue-in-cheek list

The Garden

Life is like a garden. There are no gardens that appear manicured without cultivation, maintenance and the removal of weeds.  When you do see a beautiful garden, you see the work that was put into it’s

When the Narcissist Does What They Said They Wouldn’t Do…Again

5 Ways to Crush It if the Narcissist Pulls Their Holiday Disappearing Act

It’s that time of year again.  While the rest of the world is excitedly preparing for the holiday season, you may be on pins and needles, wondering what kind of games and tricks the narcissist has up

5 Ways the Narcissist is Scheming to Destroy You Right Now

Can I be straight up with you?  Narcissists destroy good people. If you have reason to believe you’re dealing with a narcissist, your future and your health are in grave danger. Over the past several

5 Compelling Signs That Scream It’s Time to Leave

Letting go of a relationship can be the most difficult thing you will do in your life, even if you know it’s the right thing to do.  This is especially true of relationships with toxic individuals,

Dear Kim: Is Tinder Guy a Narcissist?

Dear Kim, I’ve been seeing a guy I met on Tinder for about a year and a half.  Everything was great in the beginning, but instead of our relationship becoming deeper and more intimate, things have taken

The Narcissist’s Return Cycle

Why would a Narcissist leave, only to later express a desire to return to the relationship? What would cause the Narcissist to hurt and betray you deeply, only for them to come back, seemingly having had