“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”
“This kitty cat lost her mind Been lookin’ for a star-sent sign that I’ll be alright Look to the skies” —”Rainbows” by Kesha It’s been a year since I started … Continue reading Where does that highway go to?
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
“Plus, I believe Gettin’ kinda chubby I’m just saying ’cause I wuv you”—Mother Gothel, “Mother Knows Best” A few days ago I decided to pull out my Renaissance Fair costume … Continue reading The Costume
“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
“Alchemy doesn’t work like that. He’s under the influence of unbound principles. You can’t flush those out the way you’d try to get rid of mercury or ophalum.”—Sim, The Wise … Continue reading Echos
“First, some bullshit theory. The philosopher Harry G. Frankfurt defined what bullshitters do in his brief, bestselling book/essay ‘On Bullshit.’ Here’s my version of his definition: While liars say things … Continue reading Liars, Tigers, and Bears: Lessons in Detecting Bullshitters
