Must reads to recognize & heal complex ptsd
What are flying monkeys and how to deal with them
The term “flying monkeys” comes from the classic film The Wizard of Oz. The wicked witch enlisted these creatures to do her bidding. They followed her instructions regardless of their evil intent.
How to spot dysfunctional family roles in a toxic system
Growing up in a system of dysfunctional family roles can be confusing. You’ve never known anything different, so it may take a long time to realize you’re part of a toxic machine.
How to overcome fallout from family estrangement
First of all, family estrangement is more common than you think. If you’re in the difficult position of having to limit or go no contact with family members, you’re not alone.
The surprising truth about setting boundaries and how to overcome
When I first started setting boundaries, I had no idea the primal fear I was up against. It’s true boundaries are mainly a matter of saying ‘no’. But, we can’t underestimate how difficult that is for some of us.
How to deal with family estrangement struggles
Loneliness, heartache, isolation, and feeling misunderstood add layers of pain to family estrangement.
Are you the family scapegoat? Here are 9 signs
My mother suffered with an undiagnosed mental illness which made her incapable of experiencing empathy or compassion.
The social stigma of going no contact with toxic family
If you’ve had to go no contact with toxic family, you know the strength required to protect yourself this way. Often decades of internal work go into reaching such a drastic conclusion.
How to know if you're part of a dysfunctional family
You may have wondered if you’re a member of a dysfunctional family. But how can you know for sure Symptoms vary but here are five hallmarks to look out for.
Dysfunctional families fail at this one important thing
Dysfunctional families do this one thing that kills communication. It happens when one member of the family has a problem with another.
How to recover from being the family scapegoat
If you played the role of family scapegoat, others targeted you for shame, blame, and abuse to avoid looking at themselves and their own problems.
How to know if you were raised by a narcissist
Narcissists lack the most important components of parenting: empathy and compassion. If you were raised by a narcissist (or two) you’ll suffer the consequences of their deficiencies.
How to overcome the false self created by emotional neglect
If you grew up with emotional neglect, chances are you’ve created a false self to survive or try to win your parents’ love and affection.
How to navigate sibling rivalry and toxic sibling relationships
If you experience sibling rivalry, you may wonder how someone raised in the same household could have such a different perspective on your family dynamics.
Scapegoat: How to determine you're one and take steps to heal
The scapegoat is first mentioned in the Bible as a living sacrifice. The community releases the scapegoat into the wild to carry away with it the sins of the whole group.
How to go no contact with a toxic family member
If you’re considering going no contact with a toxic family member, it’s likely you’ve tried everything you can to forge a functional relationship.
7 tactics common to narcissistic abuse. Depending on the nature of the relationship and the level of narcissism, you may experience some or all of these.