What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist
There are few tasks as daunting as staying married to a narcissist. But divorcing a narcissist? It can seem nearly impossible! The choice to leave a narcissistic or abusive partner can be a difficult one, but in many cases, the decision to divorce a narcissist is a...
Deconstructing the Toxic Beauty Standard of the TikTok Almond Mom Trend
Why can’t we just be happy with our bodies? This seemingly simple question prompts some complex answers. While depression, dysmorphia, bullying, and unhealthy relationships with social media can contribute to low self-esteem or dissatisfaction with our bodies, the...
First Holiday as a Single Mom: What to Expect and What You Can Control
If this will be your first holiday as a single mom, anticipating what you can expect - and understanding what you can control - can really help ease the stress of the holiday season. We are led to believe that the holiday season is supposed to be merry and bright, but...
How to Go Full on Grey Rock: Toxic Families and Surviving the Holidays
For some, the descent into pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather signals the coming holiday season in all its glory. But for many, the idea of navigating work parties, family traditions, prying relatives, and added financial responsibilities bring a familiar dread....
Demystifying Complex PTSD
This is an ABSTRACT: After being misdiagnosed and misunderstood for years, complex post-traumatic stress disorder has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). We already know post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be a common response to a...
Domestic Violence & the Insatiable Appetite of the Narcissist
There has been a lot of public discussion about narcissism in the past few years and (for better or worse) the awareness of narcissism has risen to the top of our public consciousness. But did you know, narcissists can also be domestic abusers and even display violent...