monster
When I stumbled across this skeleton mask on FB, I was struck by the irony of it being such a perfect mask for a narcissist – a mask that actually…
arrowhead
Sometimes we are betrayed in ways that dismantle the very foundation of our beliefs. Our core is disassembled; we experience our selves in pieces instead of whole (as we once…
30 similarities and differences between my ex narc and my new narc
It’s not easy to break the painful cycle of narcissistic abuse. Leaving a relationship with a narcissist and/or psychopath is really hard for a whole bunch of reasons. Nevertheless, many…
20 common traits of grandiose narcissists
Of all the types of narcissists, grandiose types are the easiest to identify (think Trump!). As you look at these traits, be aware that narcissists may exhibit any, all or…
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…
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…