Tag: estrangement

Abandoned umbrella on the ground in a storm, symbolizing isolation and unmanaged pain

The Pain from the Pain

May 1, 2025 No Comments

Today, my back hurts—badly. But the pain itself is only the beginning. Almost immediately, I feel panic. That’s my second skin, my automatic response to

People line up for comforting lies but don't want unpleasant truths

The Matthew Effect

April 30, 2025 No Comments

“For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance.But from the one who has not, even what he has

TRIANGULATION It’s one of the narcissist’s favorite manipulations and they use it to create chaos and then harness that chaos to control and the people in that situation.

Triangulation, Alienation, Gaslighting Children

April 29, 2025 No Comments

THERAPIST: So you’re upset that your mom pointed out missed chores and unmet expectations — even after a few consistent weeks of you doing them without

A reflection on conditional belonging, self-worth, anxiety, and growing up with unmet emotional needs.

Living With Trauma and Overwhelm

April 28, 2025 No Comments

Growing up highly sensing neurodivergent, I wasn’t seen as struggling — I was seen as willful and defiant, seeking control and attention with my needs. Survival