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Held and Free

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:December 31, 2022
Post category:Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

"A whole family is one in which each member can bring her full self to the table knowing that she will always be both held and free." by Glennon Doyle Having…

When Kindness Hurts Because It’s New

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:July 27, 2022
Post category:Narcissistic Abuse The Scapegoat's Perspective

"Are you seriously still talking about it?” I came to view punishment and shame as logical, natural consequences of being different or displeasing. A great and collective effort was dedicated…

Not A Great Fit

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:October 31, 2021
Post category:Acceptance addiction dirty secrets Faith Intimacy Self-Love Trauma

My personality was not a good fit for my mother and since she had not ever considered choosing a thing(including me) which could rarely please or satisfy her- I think this…

Kindness Is Not ConditionalI Had to Learn That Kindness Cannot Be EarnedKindness Is Not Conditional

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:July 23, 2020
Post category:Family Dynamics The Scapegoat's Perspective Trauma

In relationships, if it is conditional, it is not kind. Nothing was more confused and distorted than my early ideas about kindness and connection. For more decades than I care…