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Recognizing Abuse

Emotional Vampires: How to Recognize, Protect Yourself, and Reclaim Your Energy

Emotional vampires are everywhere—people who drain your energy, leaving you feeling exhausted and empty. But you have the power to protect yourself. Learn how to recognize these toxic individuals and…

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August 27, 2023
Recognizing Abuse

Backhanded Gifts and Silent Insults: When “Kindness” Comes With a Knife

It never ends quietly. Not when you’re dealing with someone who craves control more than connection. Today, my kids got packages from their father — gifts delivered straight from Amazon,…

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May 24, 2025
Faith and Healing

Breathing Underwater – How Not To Drown

Life has a way of pulling us under, of making us feel like we’re drowning in the chaos, pain, and heartache. But what if I told you there’s a way…

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April 24, 2023
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    You Are Not The “New” Me

    never be perfect / June 12, 2023 / No Comments

    You cannot be replaced. You are uniquely you—full of strength, resilience, and a story all your own. It's time to embrace your worth and refuse to be compared.

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    Narcissistic Baiting…Who Knew This Was a Thing

    never be perfect / May 3, 2023 / No Comments

    Narcissistic baiting, flying monkeys, and enablers are all part of the insidious web of narcissistic abuse. Recognizing these tactics is the first step to breaking free and reclaiming your peace.

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    Discovering NPD and Realizing You Aren’t the Issue

    never be perfect / April 24, 2023 / No Comments

    Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) isn't just a label—it’s a destructive force that can leave deep scars on those who endure its abuse. In this article, we uncover the truth about NPD, the tactics used by narcissists, and the steps you can take to heal and reclaim your life.

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    I Predicted the Storm but Never Envisioned the Aftermath

    never be perfect / April 24, 2023 / No Comments

    I saw the storm coming. I felt the wind shift, heard the distant thunder of deception. I knew chaos was near, but nothing could have prepared me for the devastation it would leave behind. Sometimes, the greatest damage isn’t from the storm itself—it’s from the wreckage it leaves within you.

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    Breathing Underwater – How Not To Drown

    never be perfect / April 24, 2023 / No Comments

    Life has a way of pulling us under, of making us feel like we’re drowning in the chaos, pain, and heartache. But what if I told you there’s a way to breathe even beneath the waves? This is your invitation to discover hope, healing, and the strength to keep going.

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    Soaring to Freedom: My Journey Through Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

    never be perfect / March 8, 2023 / No Comments

    When my mediation approached, I was soaring to freedom. I could feel the freedom running through my veins and filling my soul. After 23 years of abuse, I was finally going to be free.

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    Breaking the Silence: My Journey After Narcissistic Abuse

    never be perfect / February 13, 2023 / No Comments

    This blog is long overdue — not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because for so long, I didn’t know how to say it. I’ve been carrying pieces of this story for years, some too painful to look at, others buried so deep I forgot they were even mine. For 23 years, I lived in a relationship that…

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