Daily Inspiration

Oh My Lord!!! I reflect back to a time I tried to implement this in my own relationship after teaching so many couples the benefits and sweet intimacy from “hearing” your partner. I was berated, belittled and shamed for trying this communication technique. Not gonna lie, it boosts my self-confidence knowing I was on to something amazing but he just wasn’t available or capable of having empathy...I believe that’s at the core of a Sociopath. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Gottman Institute

Making someone feel heard is the greatest gift you can give.

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“Sociologist Charles Derber describes this tendency to insert oneself into a conversation as “conversational narcissism.” It’s the desire to take over a conversation, to do most of the talking and to turn the focus of the exchange to yourself.” ... See MoreSee Less

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The Gottman Institute

"She didn’t need advice or stories from me. She just needed to be heard."

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6 days ago ·

Fun sex = healthy sex!You'll love this one. 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago ·

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“It’s no wonder we’re all high-strung. Narcissists and their picayune judgmentalism of the most insignificant things would make anybody slightly neurotic.” picayune judgmentalism-WHAT?! Lol! ... See MoreSee Less

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PsychCentral.com

Narcissists thrive on picayune judgments of others for the most insignificant things. It gives ’em a rush but leaves us in a state of torture.

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1 week ago ·

“Studies are now showing what many of you may have suspected: We are living in an increasingly narcissistic society.” ... See MoreSee Less

Is Social Media to Blame for the Rise in Narcissism?

psychalive.org

Studies are now showing what many of you may have suspected: We are living in an increasingly narcissistic society. Is Facebook to blame for this rise in narcissism?

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2 years ago today I lost my Dad tragically. I will never forget hearing of his passing and immediately falling to my knees sobbing. My knees even ache now as I reminisce.

As I sit here pondering something meaningful and eloquent to write I come up empty. And that is exactly how grief feels, empty. There is a huge empty hole in my heart where my Dad used to fill it.

Although, if I reminisce further and deeper, beyond the empty, into the recesses of my heart it is abundantly full. I read his texts he sent me, listen to his VM recording I saved, look at the pictures of him and I and my boys, memories of that awesome day we shared going to the Seahawks game, look at the mounted Cougar (his last and prize kill) I inherited, when I listen to “our” song, hear the echoes of his laugh, catch the reflection of my inherited gait in the window and see my Dad’s duck like walk, when I reread the outpouring of personal messages sent to me by people who knew and loved him that were so thoughtful...my heart is full.

My Dad’s place in my heart is overflowing abundantly with precious love and memories, it is NOT empty. AFNSGB ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago ·

9 weeks post-injury 🥴 and the Dr says that all the breaks and injuries are healing and looking great! 🤭😎😀 I’ve been graduated to a walking boot!!! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago ·

Becky M. Cox Counseling updated their cover photo.

2 weeks ago ·

FB “memories” are so bittersweet...I didn’t share this yesterday but I haven’t been able to get it off my ❤️ so I feel I need to share it. Yesterday marked two years since I’ve actually spoken to my Dad.

There are so many times, especially during this past year, I’ve picked up the phone to call him or said to myself, “I gotta tell Dad”....only to remember I can’t, he’s gone.

So my decision to share this comes from a mantra I’ve used for 15 years...”the only good that can come from the death of a loved one is that you carry something positive on in honor of them”. I choose to carry on in honor of my Dad that I will try to make sure that no sentiment is left unsaid. I’m so incredibly grateful, so incredibly grateful that our last words were, “I love you, I love you too Dad”. AFNSGB ❤️ love, B ... See MoreSee Less

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“Art imitates life and so it is with “Flying Monkeys”. The term was coined from the movie “The Wizard of Oz” in which the Wicked Witch dispatches moneys to fly and get Dorothy and her dog. The monkeys obey her command, doing her dirty work for her, taunting and terrorizing Dorothy as she tries in vain to get back home. And so it is with narcissists and their flying monkeys.” ... See MoreSee Less

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PsychCentral.com

"...the bond between the narcissist and their flying monkeys is one of unwavering loyalty even in the face of danger." From Psych Central Professional.

2 weeks ago ·

“You won’t notice that they make everything about them, that they deliberately put the spotlight on themselves. This performance will look like it is directed to you. And it will make you feel special. However, although it may take time, you will start realizing that for a narcissist, it’s all about validating themselves.” ... See MoreSee Less

Inside the toxic mind of a narcissist

ideapod.com

4 Toxic Traits of Narcissists (And How to Avoid Them)

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