Leslie Glass's Blog, page 189
January 22, 2020
The Agony Of Weekend Loneliness: ‘I Won’t Speak To Another Human Until Monday’
On Saturday morning, Peter got up and went to the supermarket. He carried his shopping home, and took care of his laundry and ironing. In the afternoon, he browsed a few record stores and later he cooked himself dinner; always something adventurous on a Saturday night. Afterwards, he hit Netflix. And in all those hours,...
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Growing Up with a Narcissist: How I’m Healing from the Abuse
“You could have grown cold, but you grew courageous instead. You could have given up, but you kept on going. You could have seen obstacles, but you called them adventures. You could have called them weeds, but instead you called them wildflower. You could have died a caterpillar, but you fought on to be a...
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10 Things to Expect When a Narcissist Knows You’re Onto Them
Are you preparing to let the narcissist know you’re onto them? What could be more vindicating then letting the narcissist know you’ve figured them out? That you’re onto their game and you’re not going to take it anymore? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but here’s a little secret: it’s NOT going...
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22 Things That Happen When An Empath Falls In Love With A Narcissist
1. The empath enters the relationship wanting deep, unconditional love. The empath is attracted to the narcissist, and feels their need for affection is being met even if the narcissist isn’t doing anything to develop the connection. The empath feels fulfilled and “in love” just from being around them. 2. The empath begins...
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January 20, 2020
The Narcissistic Family Explained
The reasons for family dysfunction vary significantly. A lot of the time, the parent is an alcoholic or is drug addicted. These dysfunctions are easy to spot. One covert cause of family dysfunction which is harder to see is narcissism, which lies at the core of the narcissistic family. In a healthy family, the parents are emotionally self-assured and live balanced,...
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January 19, 2020
Unloved Daughters: Understanding “Echoism” May Help You Heal
While the word “narcissism” has certainly gone mainstream—Google it and you’ll be offered up no fewer than 57 million entries—the term “echoism,” coined by my fellow blogger Dr. Craig Malkin in his book Rethinking Narcissism, is now beginning to get the recognition it deserves. Mind you, echoism isn’t a diagnosis but a trait, and knowing...
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Winter Blues? Here’s What To Do
I have the winter blues, and I’m not alone. I bet you’re having some difficulty facing dead of winter for three more months. The most wonderful time of the year is over. For many people, the parties, homecoming, the gifts were all great. For others, it was a sad, maybe even lonely, time. For me,...
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Living In Reality Will Make You Happier
Why living in reality doesn’t include Instagram Recently, I was doing something I usually try to avoid. I went down the rabbit-hole of Instagram. I typically limit my social media time because it is so distracting and doesn’t bring out my best self, if you know what I mean. So, there I am page-deep on...
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It May Only Seem Like A Small Step Now
A small step can be a pretty big thing – make sure you make good choices and surround yourself with positive people.
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Prepare Meals In Advance For A Calmer Week
Hoping for a calmer week? Is there too much to do in the afternoons/evenings? Prepare food for the week to reduce that stress! Don’t forget – skipping meals (no matter the reason) is never good.
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