One year of healing.One year of therapy.One year of choosing myself, my peace, and my mental health. When your psychologist tells you they can truly see the difference after a year — it hits differently. It reminds you how far you’ve come, how much you’ve survived, and how strong you really are. Healing isn’t loud.It’s… Read More Still Here
One year of therapy.One year of facing pain.One year of choosing healing.And now my psychologist says they can truly see the difference.Worth every step.
1. Machiavellianism — The Strategic Manipulator Core pattern: Calculated, deceptive, emotionally detached, controlling. Common behaviors: Relationship examples: Typical impact on partners:Confusion, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, hyper-vigilance 2. Narcissism — The Ego-Centered Taker Core pattern: Entitlement, superiority, validation-seeking, lack of empathy. Common behaviors: Relationship examples: Typical impact on partners:Low self-esteem, emotional neglect, walking on eggshells, loneliness 3. Psychopathy — The Emotionally… Read More Real-World Behavioral Examples – Dark Triad Traits
The Dark Triad refers to three toxic personality traits that often appear together: These traits are linked to manipulation, emotional harm, lack of empathy, and control. 1. Machiavellianism (Manipulative Strategist) People high in Machiavellian traits: In relationships:They charm, deceive, gaslight, and control — all while appearing calm and rational. 2. Narcissism (Self-Obsessed & Entitled) People high in narcissistic traits: In… Read More What are Machiavellian & Dark Triad personality traits?
How many psychologists does it take to tell you that someone is mentally unwell, wired incorrectly, or operating from Machiavellian or dark triad personality traits before it finally sinks in?It was never your problem to solve.It was never your responsibility to fix them.
Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day that marks the first day of Lent, the 40‑day period of prayer, fasting, reflection and spiritual preparation leading up to Easter. 🕊️ What Happens on Ash Wednesday 📅 Why It Matters In short, Ash Wednesday is both a spiritual invitation to reflect and renew one’s faith and a communal marker of the start of the… Read More Ash Wednesday
Sometimes the greatest rewards in life aren’t money, status, or possessions.Sometimes, the greatest rewards are far simpler — and far deeper: truth, honesty, and love. When two people commit to integrity and openness, the results are extraordinary: It is a reminder that real success in relationships comes from living authentically and honoring one another, not chasing material… Read More The Rewards of Truth and Honesty
This isn’t about money, possessions, power, or control. This is about true love, faith, and honesty. This is about two incredible people in my life receiving what they truly deserve—not through luck, not through material things—but through living in truth. May life reflect their integrity, honor their hearts, and reward the love and honesty they… Read More This is about true love, faith, and honesty.
Life can take nasty twists and turns.People may interfere.Some may even try to cause destruction. But one thing remains: truth always wins in the end. It may take time. It may take patience, courage, and resilience.It may require love, faith, and healing. And when it does, life feels good.Because you’ve survived, you’ve grown, and you’ve reclaimed… Read More Life’s Twists, Truth, and Healing
Last night brought some amazing news — moments that fill the heart and quiet the mind. What could any mother truly ask for but this:Two happy, healthy, grown-up children. After years of worry, sacrifice, and watching them grow into their own people, seeing them thrive is the purest reward. It is a reminder that love, patience,… Read More A Mother’s Joy
