Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.
— Princess Diana
Growing up with a narcissistic or mentally ill mother is so harsh that you may wonder how we even survive. And the reason for this is kids’ natural resilience.
[Read more…]“Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning… Anyone can start over and make a new ending.”
― Chico Xavier
“Letting go does not mean you stop caring. It means you stop trying to force others to.”–
– Mandy Hale
Being a caregiver doesn’t come naturally for everyone, and there’s a lot to learn. About your mother and her illness, but most of all, about yourself. Your lessons may be different from mine, but I wish I’d known more back then. If my experience helps you to get through this challenging time of caretaking for your critical parent even a little, I haven’t wasted my time on this article.
[Read more…]“There is nothing wrong with making mistakes, but one should always make new ones. Repeating mistakes is a hallmark of dim consciousness.”
― Dave Sim
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
– Eurythmics
How much time do you spend on social media each day? Minutes, hours? Do you even bother counting?
Your smartphone is within reach, even when you're in the bathroom or with your family.
The Ultimate Guide for Daughters“Sure, Mom… me too. See you soon.”
Sigh…
You hang up the phone and a tsunami of anxiety sweeps over you.
You look around, and the cosy kitchen feels suddenly distant and unreal, as if you’re looking through a dirty glass. So does your hand, still clutching the phone – is it even your hand?
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