Magda Gee, Author at Wholesome Badass

What if the absence of care was never proof of unworthiness?

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:June 2, 2026
Post category:Family Dynamics Narcissistic Abuse Surviving Narcissistic Abuse The Scapegoat's Perspective

The Difference Between Unworthy and Unmet Needs That Didn’t Fit When I was young, I experienced needs, feelings, fears, and sensitivities that did not seem to be commonly shared, openly…

I Thought I Was the Lucky One: Love Bombing, Illusion, and the Spell I Mistook for Love

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:May 2, 2026
Post category:Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

A year ago I ended a relationship that I had initially believed was the love of my life. I still kind of feel that way, even though being love bombed…

Even the gentlest slope can be dangerous. Subtle choices and unnoticed paths can lead to profound consequences.

A Year Later: Reflections on Pain and Resilience

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:March 2, 2026
Post category:Surviving Narcissistic Abuse The Scapegoat's Perspective Trauma

Observing a year of pain, growth, and resilience — the subtle ways people show up when we are most vulnerable.

“An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.” — Winston Churchill A reflection on appeasement as a survival strategy within coercive, high-control relationships and family systems.

Healing From Narcissistic Family Systems

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:February 20, 2026
Post category:coercive control Family Divider Family Dynamics The Scapegoat's Perspective Trauma

I’ve been reflecting on how, in my family—and unironically, in the family of the man I had children with—belonging was not rooted in mutual care, nuance, or individuality. It was…