I’ve heard the phrase “own your truth” in various iterations for years, but it never really made sense to me until today. One of the most important things to me, … Continue reading Theft.
Be Quiet
Your needs aren’t special, So they don’t matter. You’re supposed to do what I say, Don’t ask questions. Forget about yourself, be only for others, And please be quiet. You’re … Continue reading Be Quiet
Cause and effect.
Today, I did an activity with my second graders to review the literary concept of cause and effect. They were presented with “if” statements (causes) and “then” statements (effects). They … Continue reading Cause and effect.
Bittersweetness.
This past Monday, I made a peach coffee cake. I often bake on weekends, but had decided to squeeze this effort in on a weeknight instead, so it would be … Continue reading Bittersweetness.
Salting the earth.
Narcissists have a remarkably effective gift for making you question everything about yourself. The only way they know how to get their own validation is at your expense. If you’re … Continue reading Salting the earth.
Growth
Old me: “Hello, I’m sorry to have to ask, but I need to leave work early tomorrow, because (insert long-winded justification here). I hope that’s okay, let me know if … Continue reading Growth
How Narcissistic Abuse Works
I was raised by a narcissist. Her toxic hooks were in real deep, and the marks of her harm are still revealing themselves even several years after I finally was … Continue reading How Narcissistic Abuse Works
Lucky me.
Victim. Survivor. Strong. Brave. I rather hate those words. I don’t really identify with any of them. I have a hard time with the inevitable sympathy and fawning that comes … Continue reading Lucky me.
Kenopsia (TW: pregnancy loss)
Kenopsia (n.): the forlorn atmosphere of a place that is usually bustling with people (or once was), but is now eerily abandoned and quiet. Old empty shopping malls; decrepit defunct … Continue reading Kenopsia (TW: pregnancy loss)
To infinity, and beyond…!
Buzz Lightyear is my ultimate favorite Disney character, and there is logical reason behind that affinity. (Of course there is. Not that what I write here is bullshit, but, I … Continue reading To infinity, and beyond…!
Journeys in the Dark 