And she thought I am wasted. I am ruin. I am one. But she fought For her mind. For her soul. For herself. She won. .
Tag: divorce
Spot on Advice: “You Can’t Co-Parent With A Toxic Ex, But You Can Do This Instead”
“You cannot co-parent with a narcissist. I repeat, YOU. CANNOT. CO-PARENT. WITH. A. NARCISSIST.”—Jenny Penland “You Can’t Co-Parent With A Toxic Ex, But You Can Do This Instead” If you are … Continue reading Spot on Advice: “You Can’t Co-Parent With A Toxic Ex, But You Can Do This Instead”
An Open Letter to My Lawyer: things to know when representing victims of narcissistic abuse
Dear Lawyer, I want you to know that I’m deeply appreciative of the role you’ve played in my liberation. I could not have navigated the convoluted process of divorce without … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Lawyer: things to know when representing victims of narcissistic abuse
Just Like Death
And just like death every path of planned futures faded until empty black was every way forward. When she placed a foot, pounding and quiet, the path quaked ripples toward … Continue reading Just Like Death
The Last Five Years
“Running on empty, there was nothing left in me but doubt I picked up a pen And wrote my way out (I wrote my way out)”—”Wrote My Way Out” I … Continue reading The Last Five Years
I Bought a House and Died a Little Inside
“This promotion throws into sharp relief that which I have not yet achieved.”–James Norrington, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl It’s been a year and a … Continue reading I Bought a House and Died a Little Inside
Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: a story of seeking health
“The inability to get something out of your head is a signal that shouts, “Don’t forget to deal with this!” As long as you experience fear or pain with a … Continue reading Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: a story of seeking health
Lack
lack [lak] noun deficiency or absence of something needed, desirable, or customary: lack of money; lack of skills something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack. … Continue reading Lack
Actually, I’m Angry
“I can’t relate to the more innocent voices, the ones who think small problems are problems at all, or who think there’s a reason for my tragedy, or who are … Continue reading Actually, I’m Angry
