Staying connected to your true self

If you have trouble staying connected to your self or your personal development… I created this planner/journal for YOU. I just heard from two friends who’ve been using it. One was taking care of her elderly grandfather and the caretaking was intense and she wanted to get back in touch with HERSELF. Another was having … More Staying connected to your true self

This is Your Quest – an interview with Joanne Reed from South Korea – Episode 41 #lioness

*Please excuse the imperfect sound in this episode. We had to meet on Zoom because the podcast software wasn’t able to work properly. But the interview was totally worthy. We hope you think so too! Episode 41: WOW. Just WOW. Michele, Joanne and I thoroughly enjoyed a meaningful conversation that we will remember for a … More This is Your Quest – an interview with Joanne Reed from South Korea – Episode 41 #lioness

In the aftermath of an episode – Healing from narcissistic abuse

In Part I of the Healing from Narcissistic Abuse series, I talked about the “Invisibility cloak” and the looks of “contempt and disdain” that the narky-nark flings at his or her target to keep them “in their place” and to keep the narky-nark feeling superior. Now, I’d like to name what happens inside the person … More In the aftermath of an episode – Healing from narcissistic abuse

Rejection! The hardest part of leaving a narcissist you love – is probably not what you think it is.

Compassion. Love. Deep and true belief in someone. When your longstanding resilience becomes your achilles heel, when your altruism is unappreciated yet compulsively given, when you are chronically invalidated and devalued… How long does it take before you feel the pain? Better yet, how long does it take before you cut the ties? If you … More Rejection! The hardest part of leaving a narcissist you love – is probably not what you think it is.