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Breaking Up with a Narcissist: A Comedy of Errors
Surviving the Split, One Eye-Roll at a Time If you’ve ever broken up with a narcissist, congratulations: you’ve earned an honorary degree in Advanced Emotional Acrobatics. Grab your diploma, your sense of humor, and possibly a helmet, because the breakup journey is like a rollercoaster—except you’re pretty sure the operator is gaslighting you and collecting…
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Unmasking the Facade: When Love Becomes Manipulation
Reflections on Emotional Abuse Behind Closed Doors Do you know what’s so disturbing? It’s not just the obvious betrayals or explosive arguments. It’s the quiet, relentless wearing down of your spirit by the person who’s supposed to be your partner, your confidant, your safe place. It’s when someone spends their entire day texting you—message after…
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The Power of Letting Go: Embracing Life Beyond Drugs and Hate
Choosing Freedom and Compassion for a Beautiful Existence Introduction In a world filled with trials and hardships, the most powerful choice we can make is deciding what to let go of in order to live a truly beautiful life. Of all the burdens humans carry, drugs and hate stand among the heaviest. The journey toward…
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The Hard Truth About Narcissists: Why Change Isn’t in Their Vocabulary
Understanding the Red Flags and Emotional Toll of Narcissistic Relationships There’s a saying that everyone can change if they truly want to. It’s a comforting thought that gives hope in difficult times. But if you believe this wholeheartedly, I dare you to spend some time with a narcissist. What you’ll quickly realize is that some…
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Never Let Anyone Live Rent Free in Your Head
Breaking Free from Betrayal, Lies, and Emotional Turmoil Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t let anyone live rent free in your head.” But what does it really mean, especially when you’ve been hurt in the deepest way? When betrayal, lies, or emotional affairs invade your life, it’s easy to replay the pain over and…
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Processing the Pain of Emptiness: Finding Air When You Feel Hollow Inside
How to Move Through the Sensation of Drowning in Your Own Emotions Introduction Emptiness can feel like a void that swallows you whole. It’s more than just sadness or loneliness—it’s a sensation that grips your chest, makes your mind spiral, and leaves you struggling for air even when you know you’re physically able to breathe.…
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Invisible in My Own Marriage
(excerpt from The Cracked Mirror..by Vikee) Feeling Unseen and Unknown I am married to a man who does not truly know me, despite the fact that we have been together for over twenty-five years. He believes he understands who I am because of our long history together, but in reality, he does not know me…
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The Pain of Betrayal by Those You’ve Supported
Reflections on Hurt, Blame, and Self-Discovery Introduction Sometimes, the deepest wounds come from those we’ve spent our lives supporting. When people you care for and nurture turn their pain, mistakes, and disappointments onto you, it can leave you breathless, broken, and lost in despair. The emotional turmoil makes you question your worth, your actions, and…
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The Frustration of Boundary-Crossing and Micromanagement
When Staying in Your Own Lane Feels Impossible Introduction There is a particular frustration that arises when others cannot seem to respect boundaries—when the simple act of “staying in your lane” becomes an elusive idea to those around you. Whether at work, among friends, or even in the wider world, there are individuals who drift,…
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Strength in Stillness: Cultivating Peace, Boundaries, and Self-Worth
The world will always have critics. Some will question your motives, your abilities, or your decisions. Responding to every challenge, every slight, only perpetuates the cycle of insecurity and defensiveness. Instead, the quiet power of letting your actions speak allows you to rise above the noise. It is a declaration that you do not need…
Footsteps To Freedom
A slow and neccessary walk to healing
Footsteps To Freedom 