In families that are composed primarily of narcissists, the dynamic is inherently dysfunctional, to say the least. However, in almost every one of these dynamics, we see one member who stands above the rest, which is otherwise known as the scapegoat. In the midst of all of the chaos and toxicity, there is one member in which the...
Motherhood is no simple task, beginning from conception and onto birthing your child and then raising them. For those who have never experienced it, it may seem like an unreal experience that is surrounded by mystery. If you have ever wondered what it would be like when you get pregnant or if you got pregnant, you are not...
A borderline personality disorder is a disorder characterized by intense emotional highs and lows, including rage. Unfortunately, when this rage manifests in relationships, it can prove to be catastrophic to the connections. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a real mental health diagnosis. It's not a fad, and it's not a personality trait, it's a literal disorder. Those who...
While it may sound like something from a science-fiction horror film, it isn't. Recently, scientists from Yale University were able to restore cellular activity in the brains of pigs that had recently been killed in the slaughterhouse. Acquired from a food processing plant around New Haven, Connecticut, the pigs used in the study were previously going to be...
Growing up with a toxic parent is a very difficult experience and one that leaves very deep scars. If you grew up with a narcissistic mother, then you very likely had a feeling that something was off. And while growing up, you likely didn't realize what a narcissist was, or even conceive that your parent could be one,...
If you've never experienced sleep paralysis, then count your blessings. It's perhaps one of the most horrific things I have ever experienced, and until I realized what was causing it, I thought I had lost my mind. For those who've never experienced it, sleep paralysis is the feeling of being paralyzed in your sleep, but the kicker is...
Anyone who has been with a narcissist likely knows how much the experience will change you. Narcissists are not like regular people, and their behaviors and abuse most definitely leave a mark. Narcissists are those who have a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and a dysfunctional way in which they navigate interpersonal relationships. Additionally, narcissists...
Over the past few years, the news has become quite intense, with the pandemic and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Unfortunately, with these intense events also comes major anxiety. It can be safely said, that no matter who you are, we are living in an age of uncertainty. And uncertainty, especially on a global scale, can lead...
We often hear the term manipulation thrown around a lot. However, did you know that manipulation doesn't always come from outside factors and that sometimes, it comes from within? Those who suffer from anxiety know that anxiety isn't just worrying. Anxiety is a terrifying, all-consuming sense of panic, dread, and fear that can be paralyzing. And while it...
Narcissists are people who possess a personality disorder known as a narcissistic personality disorder. And while many often assume that male and female narcissists are the same, the fact of the matter is, that female narcissism is something else entirely. Narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self, and dysfunctional relations with...
