I just read a really fascinating article about how scientists have discovered a link between trauma to a certain area of the brain and fundamental religious ideologies. The article and research seem to indicate that the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex may be crucial in helping people remain open minded about new ideas, especially those that challenge […]
When news stories like this one arise I feel so many things. I feel sadness and horror about the actual event, I feel the connection of the similarities I have experienced in my own abusive marriage, and I feel very thankful that I was able to survive the domestic violence and leave safely. It is […]
It’s Veterans Day, and I can’t help but reflect back on my experiences with The Narcissist. Those of you who read this blog are likely already aware that the Narcissist is a Veteran. He was active duty for most of our marriage, he had multiple deployments throughout his 9 year career to the desert and other […]
81% of veterans suffering from depression and PTSD engaged in at least one violent act against their partner in the past year. – Dept. of Veterans Affairs Office of Public Health & Environmental Hazards (Jan 2009) Male veterans with PTSD are 2 to 3 times more likely to engage in domestic violence compared to those […]
This photo could not be more perfect. The Narcissist returned some of my items that he still had the other night and I have been sorting through all the stuff. He gave me this snow globe for some birthday, anniversary, valentine’s day or other event and I pulled it out of the storage bin busted. […]
My first 4th of July post Narcissist was amazing. I spent the day at the beach with about 30 friends and family members. I played with everyone’s babies and kids, I swam in the waves, I drank Sangria, I ate a hotdog, I enjoyed the sunshine, and I laughed and smiled and didn’t worry about […]
D-day is next week. Everything will be finalized. I will never have another reason to interact with the Narcissist again. I am anxious about having to see him but I am happy to finally cross that milestone. So this weekend, I will not be celebrating America’s Independence Day (sorry America, I’ve been paying for your […]
