“You have to give yourself time to grieve the parents you wish you had.” — Your narcissistic parent will probably never be able to give you the love you need and deserve. I’m sorry, but this is the truth. Narcissistic love is always conditional. Sometimes, it may look like your parents give you love and affection (especially if you’re the golden child), but the love…

Your efforts are not in vain. — Healing journeys can be very lonely. Sometimes, it feels like you’re completely alone dealing with your worst fears and trying to find some peace amid so much inner chaos. It takes a lot of courage to turn inward and face our demons. …

It’s extremely painful, but I know I needed this — Three years ago, I went through my first dark night of the soul. At the time, I had no idea what it was. All I knew was that my sense of self was suddenly changing, like a ship adrift in a sea of uncertainty. It was as if life had…

“You’ve shown an incredible resilience that leaves me in awe.” — Dear body, You’ve been my steadfast companion, carrying me through life’s highs and lows. You’ve endured the countless late nights, the busy days, the moments of joy, and even those times when I pushed you to the limit. Despite it all, you’ve remained resilient, never giving up on me, even…

#3 We have to find a balance between giving ourselves permission to express our emotions and carrying on with our lives. — In less than a year, I faced a heart-wrenching double loss as both my grandparents left this world. Their departures hit me like a tidal wave, sweeping away the ground beneath my feet. …

Depression is like being trapped in a suffocating fog, where everything feels heavy and slow. — Depression is like being trapped in a suffocating fog, where everything feels heavy and slow. The weight on your shoulders is not just a metaphor; it’s a very real sensation that makes every movement and decision feel like a monumental effort. In this state, the simplest tasks become insurmountable hurdles.

Even if someone makes you think otherwise. — Do you ever find yourself hesitating to express your needs in a relationship, fearing that they might be too overwhelming for your partner? If the answer is yes, I used to be just like you. In past relationships, I found myself holding back my feelings and needs, fearing that if…

How childhood conditioning teaches us that our needs and feelings don’t matter. — Love, that elusive force that promises to sweep us off our feet and make everything feel right in the world. We all yearn for it, hopelessly searching for that special someone who will see us for who we truly are and accept us unconditionally. But what happens when we find…

You were never the problem. — Today, I want to address each one of you who has endured the tumultuous journey of being raised by narcissistic parents. This open letter is meant to be a heartfelt reminder that you are not alone in your experiences, that your feelings are valid, and that your healing journey is…