PinnedMember-onlyHello, I’m Julia and I’m a SurvivorWelcome to my profile Hello and welcome to my profile. I’m Julia and I’ve been writing about narcissistic abuse and domestic violence for a few years. Who Am I? I am a survivor of narcissistic abuse. I lived in a domestic violence shelter for almost a year after I was told by the…Survivor3 min readSurvivor3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWould a Narcissist Let You Die?Sadly, I know I’m not the only one who has asked this question — Would they really go that far? I almost died once while I was alone with a narcissist. I remember reaching a point where I thought I could live or die and choosing to live. That was the rock bottom that forced me to face the reality of my relationship with this person. …Narcissistic Abuse4 min readNarcissistic Abuse4 min read
PinnedMember-onlySingle Parents Protect Yourself From Economic DisasterBuild your buffer zone and backup plan so you don’t have to worry about the future — Oh No! You receive the dreaded call from your child’s school. Illness has hit your house and now you will have to leave work early and miss a few days of work. You begin to worry about the financial implications of a smaller paycheck. Or how about this one? You hurt yourself…Single Moms5 min readSingle Moms5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow To Meet Safely With a Narcissist If You MustProtect yourself physically and emotionally — A Caution The first rule for meeting with a narcissist or someone who has been abusive to you in the past is, “Safety First”. Don’t put yourself or your children at risk of violence. If you have any doubt about your safety do not meet with a dangerous person. Boundaries Now that we…Narcissism3 min readNarcissism3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyWhat If There is No Happily Ever After?How would we live if our life wasn’t… — Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
May 22Member-onlyFive Reasons Why People Stay With An Abusive PartnerThey may have tried setting boundaries and experienced increased abuse as a consequence. If setting a simple boundary with someone who doesn’t want to let go of control causes more abuse what will happen if you leave? Intuition. I think those in abusive and controlling relationships already know things will…Narcissistic Abuse2 min readNarcissistic Abuse2 min read
May 15Member-onlyThe Subtleties of AbuseA helpful list — It can be difficult to know if someone is being abusive to you. Abuse can be subtle, especially in the beginning. Here’s a list to help you see red flags in your relationship. Obvious physical abuse. I won’t go into details since this is a sensitive and triggering topic. “Accidental”…Narcissistic Abuse3 min readNarcissistic Abuse3 min read
May 12Member-onlyWhat I Learned This WeekHere are a few things I’ve learned, experienced, and remembered this week. Remember you can contact Poison Control if your children eat anything questionable like a weed growing in your yard if you need some guidance on symptoms to watch for or when to seek emergency treatment. When you are…Fun1 min readFun1 min read
May 8Member-onlyTaking a Break for Mental Health and HealingHow and why to spend time with yourself — It’s good to take breaks when we are diligently pursuing our healing journey. Rest is an important part of healing. When we go nonstop we aren’t aware of what’s going on inside our hearts and minds. It is in the stillness that we hear from our inner selves. …Narcissistic Abuse3 min readNarcissistic Abuse3 min read
May 1Member-onlyNothing About You Caused a Narcissist to Abuse YouThere are no excuses for their behavior — There is nothing wrong with you that makes it okay for others to abuse you in any way. We struggle to understand how anyone could be abusive. If there is something wrong with the abuser somehow that makes it more understandable. We can’t get our minds around the idea…Narcissistic Abuse2 min readNarcissistic Abuse2 min read
