“Knowledge is not skill. Knowledge plus ten thousand times is skill.” ~Shinichi Suzuki I knew exactly what to say to my narcissistic mother. I just could never say it. For …
Why I Couldn’t Stop Reacting (Even Though I Knew Better) Read More
“Being present for your own life is the most radical act of self-compassion you can offer yourself.” ~Sylvia Boorstein In 2004, I experienced a powerful breakthrough in understanding what it …
How Understanding Complex Trauma Deepened My Ability to Love Myself Read More
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”~ Carl Jung My mom had always been invested …
How I Broke Free from a Narcissistic Family System Read More
“It’s okay to let go of those who couldn’t love you. Those who didn’t know how to. Those who failed to even try. It’s okay to outgrow them, because that …
To My Narcissistic Friend: Thanks for Being My Toxic Mirror Read More