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How to spot a narcissist

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Prince Charming or the Frog? Have you ever encountered someone who seemed too perfect to be true? Someone who appeared to be the ideal partner, friend, or colleague? Beware-you may have crossed paths with a narcissist. These individuals excel in deception, capable of charming and captivating you in a manner that convinces you they are […]

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Help-my parent is constantly critical, abusive and controlling!

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“I want to end my relationship with a toxic parent who caused me trauma – what’s the best approach?” Every single child deserves to have parents who are fully present and engaged in their lives. It’s crucial to understand that you are not accountable for the choices your parents made in the past or present. […]

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When someone you love has Borderline Personality Disorder

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When someone you love has Borderline Personality Disorder it can affect everyone: children, spouses, extended family, friends and coworkers. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? We’ve all heard of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)-but what exactly is it? It’s a tricky condition that can make life a rollercoaster ride for those who have it. According to the […]

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My partner just died, now what?

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Losing someone we love is never easy, but losing a spouse or partner can be especially difficult. It’s like being caught in a stormy sea, with waves crashing over us and threatening to pull us under. But as Vicki Harrison once said: “Grief is like the ocean – it ebbs and flows, sometimes calm and […]

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Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?

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Are you always trying to prove yourself right? Do you find yourself putting others down to feel better about yourself? Are you willing to sacrifice your relationships and personal growth for the sake of being right? It’s time to shift our focus from being right to understanding the bigger picture. We need to recognize that […]

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How to say no to a food pusher

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Food is more than just fuel for our bodies. It serves a multitude of purposes that go beyond our basic biological needs. Of course, the primary function of food is to provide us with the necessary nutrients to sustain our bodies and keep us alive. Without it, we simply cannot survive. But food also has […]

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Is my family enmeshed?

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Are you feeling suffocated by your relationships? Like you can’t tell where you end and your loved ones begin? Well, you’re not alone. In the 1970s, Salvador Minuchen coined the term “enmeshment” to describe this phenomenon. Enmeshment is when personal boundaries become blurred, and limits cease to exist in relationships between family members, partners, or […]

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