the painful cycle of narcissistic abuse
I never dreamed I would find myself in an emotionally abusive relationship, especially not at the wise “old” age of sixty-four. I have been a feminist most of my life,…
20 common traits of covert narcissists
Covert narcissists (aka closet or vulnerable narcissists) aren’t nearly as easy to spot as overt, grandiose or malignant narcissists. They are dark and hidden and in the shadows, even in…
37 common traits of overt narcissists
Overt narcissists are fairly easy to spot. When you meet them, they’ll try to make you think the sun shines out of their a** (to use an old cliché). Problem…
12 things narcissists hold in contempt that most of the rest of us hold dear
Most of us value things such as honesty, generosity and authenticity. These are the kinds of qualities we seek and admire in friends, family members and romantic partners. People who…
21 things i’m grateful for heading into 2021
I think most of us would agree that 2020 pretty much sucked. It feels to me as if the whole world, including little ‘ole me, has been traumatized by the…
5 things i’m grateful for today 20/12/25
The Christmas season has been hard for me for the past decade or so. Still, I think it’s healing, healthy and hopeful to find joy in small things. It’s the…
almost christmas eve wishes from a christmas eve past
I’m not sure when I made this video comprising pics of mom and me during the festive season at her big red brick house on the hill. I think I…
11 things i’m grateful for today 20/12/21
Even in all this COVID Christmas mess, there are moments of joy to be found. Especially in giving and receiving. Here are eleven things I am grateful for today: I’m…
i found a quilted heart #ifaqh
A friend and I were out walking on December 19, when I spotted something unusual on the side of the trail. “Look Stephanie,” I said. “There’s a heart hanging on…
i’ll be glad when christmas is over
I wrote the poem below in December 2017, a little over a year after my mom died. I’m republishing it in December 2020, when, like many others, I again find…