After many years, I ended up going no-contact with my mother, but I’m emotionally supportive to my brother who has accepted the duties of visiting her occasionally…… Read more “Will your kids end up going no contact with you?”
Tag: toxic
How to predict if a relationship will be difficult.
We all want to know if a relationship with someone new in our life will work out, and honestly, the best way is to go slowly in…… Read more “How to predict if a relationship will be difficult.”
Letters unsent
Do you ever write letters to people to get stuff off your chest, but don’t end up sending them? Unknown author Years ago I heard this was…… Read more “Letters unsent”
Misunderstandings in communication styles can lead to deep divides and fighting, Part 1
Relationships, any relationships are tricky to navigate when we’re trying to communicate with someone else, and I think, especially difficult in a love-type relationship. Photo and quote…… Read more “Misunderstandings in communication styles can lead to deep divides and fighting, Part 1”
Purge by fire… could this help you?
Once again I’m inspired by a fellow blogger to write a post. Katherin Garland writes about the need to release and purge people, energy, and memories from…… Read more “Purge by fire… could this help you?”
There’s a fine line between positivity and denial
Edit: I found this funny/sad article about toxic workforce “positivity”, and I see how positivity has been weaponized against workers: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/people-sharing-most-cult-job-034503536.html What is Toxic Positivity? I heard…… Read more “There’s a fine line between positivity and denial”
What is Toxic Femininity? Is it similar to Toxic Masculinity?
A brief overview of Toxic Masculinity We’ve been hearing about Toxic Masculinity a lot these days. in a recent post, I talk about “Boys don’t cry” –…… Read more “What is Toxic Femininity? Is it similar to Toxic Masculinity?”
What is Shifting, and is it really so new? Is it good for Mental Health?
Please read this interesting article ‘Reality shifting’ where users say they’re transported to another life has exploded on TikTok, but former shifters say it harmed their mental…… Read more “What is Shifting, and is it really so new? Is it good for Mental Health?”
“What kind of love do I allow in my life?”
Artwork by Tamara KulishAvailable on Fine Art America Here are a few questions many men and women have at various times: “Will I meet someone special?”, “Will…… Read more ““What kind of love do I allow in my life?””
Everyone is my teacher.
“Everyone is my teacher. Some I seek. Some I subconsciously attract. Often I learn simply by observing others. Some may be completely unaware that I’m learning from…… Read more “Everyone is my teacher.”
Be mindful, extremely selective and intentional about people you allow into your life.
“Be mindful, extremely selective and intentional about people you allow into your life. Not enough people are talking about how life-altering this is.” – S. McNutt I…… Read more “Be mindful, extremely selective and intentional about people you allow into your life.”
Sending love to everyone who’s trying their best to heal from things that they don’t discuss.
“Sending love to everyone who’s trying their best to heal from things that they don’t discuss.” Healing is hard work, and we don’t always like to talk…… Read more “Sending love to everyone who’s trying their best to heal from things that they don’t discuss.”
Your past isn’t a life sentence!
Never be a prisoner of your past. It was a lesson, not a life sentence! Letting go of the past isn’t easy. We hold tightly to what…… Read more “Your past isn’t a life sentence!”
It’s never too late to teach ourselves!
Love your inner child! It’s never too late to teach all the good things to our spirits if we didn’t have an ideal childhood! I used to…… Read more “It’s never too late to teach ourselves!”
The power of stepping away!
Change a situation by stepping away! Stepping away from a volatile situation or person is powerful! We all have the power to exercise this! Give this a…… Read more “The power of stepping away!”