Parenting with a Toxic Partner
Parenting is challenging no matter how you become a parent, but there are some unique challenges when it comes to foster parenting. You often do not have much time to…
Foster Parent Approval with a Narcissist
Truth, lies, and sabotage. These are the three words that come to my mind when I think about the process that my ex-husband and I went through to become certified…
When Support is Not What You Receive
There are certain experiences in your life in which you expect support from loved ones, and sometimes that support is absent. I am feeling very nostalgic today and am thinking…
Narcissism: What is It?
Narcissism is a word that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it really mean? When you hear the word narcissism or narcissist, you are probably thinking of one…
5 Toxic Relationship Red Flags (Pt. 2)
In my last post: https://strengthinmystory.com/5-toxic-relationship-red-flags/, I discussed 5 of the red flags that I noticed before I left my narcissistic marriage. In the part 2 of this post, I will…
5 Toxic Relationship Red Flags
There are a plethora of red flags that might pop up when you are in a toxic relationship and some of them you may notice while you are in the…
Taking Yourself on a Date
I am sure by now many of you have heard Miley Cyrus' song "Flowers"- https://youtu.be/G7KNmW9a75Y. It is so accurate for so many people and if you are single, recently divorced,…
Valentine’s Day with a Covert Narcissist
Although Valentine's Day may not be viewed as important in some relationships and I personally view it overall as just another day, it has played a role in my relationship…
Top 5 Tangible Mental Health Resource Tools
As a person who has been diagnosed with PTSD, I have been working diligently in therapy every week to learn tools to cope with my anxiety and process what has…
Why Share Your Story of Abuse/Assault?
Have you ever felt scared to share your story and experiences with others? I have been terrified of sharing my story of surviving narcissistic and emotional abuse and recognizing that…