Traitor

You have to go. I wish you never existed. The thrill of you is not worth The ache. .Weeks of wishing for you And I have you without Having you. …

My C-PTSD

“Unlike other forms of psychological disorders, the core issue in trauma is reality.” Bessel A. von der Kolk — Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body and …

“And she thought…”

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. .

Maybe it’s not a Crush. Maybe You’ve Just Figured Out what You’re Looking for.

“You make my heart beat like the rain Surround me Hold me deep beneath your weight And every night my mind is running around her Then it’s getting louder and …

A Habit of Isolation

“Solitude vivifies; isolation kills.”—Joseph Roux I am currently baffled by the process of making friends. I never had a ton of friends as a kid or a teenager, but I …

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 …

Where does that highway go to?

“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 …

“I can certainly try” is a Bunch of Linguistic Bullshit (Part 3: The Saga Continues)

“You wonder why you make girls cry My mascara a mess, harsh words for your princess Boy, you and your promises If your goal was to love, you scored an …

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 …