self-esteem – Page 2 – I Have Something To Say

Tearing People Down is not ‘Real World’ Training

I mentor a group of young adults, and was recently handling a situation where another mentor systematically tore down much

Ending a relationship of any kind can be tough, but when someone tries to disentangle themselves from a narcissist,

I have a life-long habit of going unnoticed, even to myself. I am so busy getting things done, I rarely

I have often been labeled a “quiet” person, which always takes me by surprise. My mind runs so loud and

It’s New Year’s Eve, and I’m spending it deep cleaning my house. I’ve been working on “good enough” instead of

Writing about the nature of abuse along with my own personal experience of it has been an extremely helpful tool

Many survivors, myself included, struggle more than usual this time of year. Perhaps it’s the darkness. Perhaps it’s the expectations.

Recently, Arc of Hope, an (excellent) child abuse recovery and support network on Twitter added me to a list titled

I spent much of my childhood invisible. It was easier that way, as the alternative was to be blamed and

I have always been a strong writer and communicator, but growing up in a home full of narcissistic abuse and