The Inside Life of a High Functioning Co-Dependent
It feels so heavy, doesn’t it? That constant fear and paranoia. That dread that comes every time you feel slightly lighter or your life seems to be a little too ‘peaceful.’ You start to panic. You tap into…
I used to read Bright Eyes lyrics when I was a teenager. The word choice was education for me. I’d ‘dictionary.com’ what I didn’t understand and tried to memorize everything else. I’d then watch shows like; The Cosby…
For the first ten years of my life, I remember vividly how much I looked up to my mom. Without my dad around, she was the authority and the only example I had of a parent and functioning adult.…
If your upbringing was even remotely similar to mine, you’ve probably battled similar situations. I was constantly told I was wrong.I was constantly told I was cold-hearted.I was constantly told I was too much. Too intense. Too emotional. That…
Ever wonder why someone else has it better than you? Ever get down on yourself for not having this or that? Does feeling disadvantaged constantly kill your motivation and desire to build a healthier life? I hear you. Comparison…
I’m definitely a do-er. I love getting shit done. I love multi-tasking and going beyond what’s expected of me. & I know where this came from. My mom was ruthless about always being productive. There was always more to…
Let’s talk about self-doubt. Let’s talk about what it feels like to never feel good enough. To relentlessly doubt your worth or value. You know what I’m talking about, … that persistent deep rooted limiting belief created within the…
I used to spend most of my time (unconsciously) in a state of pure irritation. Everything bothered me. Everything felt like a huge task. Everything felt like work. My life was constant chaos, drama and if it wasn’t one…
I know that most of us, if not all of us in this community – are highly empathetic humans. It is almost mathematical as for every narcissist there’s a co-dependent empath feeling immense sadness, rage or confusion but feeling…
I started off the year in a lot of pain. I actually remember crying to my sister on my living room floor on January 1st. I was carrying so much weight and felt so alone in doing so. It…