Published in The Conscious Way·Pinned5 Clear Signs You Have A Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Style#1 You can’t effectively communicate your needs — you either blow up or shut off completely. — The fearful-avoidant attachment is often forgotten. People talk about the anxious attachment, the secure attachment, the avoidant attachment… Yet they forget the most complicated attachment of them all. Fearful avoidant attachment develops in children when caregivers exhibit contrasting and inconsistent behavior. …Relationships4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·PinnedIf You Grew Up With A Narcissistic Parent, Read ThisYou should never apologize for who you are. — Children of narcissistic parents find it very difficult to question the type of parenting they’ve received. They’re programmed to see their parents as role models, as authority figures who are always, always right. So, if you were raised in a narcissistic environment and you have the capacity of calling that…Mental Health4 min read
Published in Invisible Illness·PinnedWhen You Don’t Say No, Your Body Will Say It For YouHow chronic stress and childhood trauma affect your physical health. — A few years ago, I started experiencing many physical symptoms I had never experienced: jaw clicking, anxiety attacks, muscle knots, digestive issues, fungal infections… Everything, all at once. First, I panicked. Then, I went through a phase of denial, trying to rationalize my experience. …Mental Health5 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·4 days agoWho Is Camille Vasquez And Why Is Everyone Talking About Her?“Who was the real monster in this relationship, Ms. Heard?” — The spotlight has turned to attorney Camille Vasquez this week. If you’re following the trial, chances are your social media is flooded with videos and quotes from her performance in court. Vasquez is one of Johnny Depp’s attorneys in his defamation fight with ex-wife Amber Heard. During cross-examination Tuesday, Vasquez…Celebrity3 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·5 days ago5 Clear Signs You Have An Anxious Attachment Style#2 When your partner doesn’t reply right away, you assume the worst. — Attachment styles are ways of relating and interacting with people in relationships. They develop in childhood and continue into adulthood. There are three insecure attachment styles: anxious, avoidant, and anxious-avoidant (also called fearful-avoidant or disorganized). Anxious attachment can result from an inconsistent relationship with a parent or caregiver. When our…Love4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·6 days agoYour Inner Voice Is The Only One That MattersYou have the right to refuse unwanted, unsolicited advice. — Some people love telling us what to do and how to feel — and they do it with such conviction that we convince ourselves they’re right. Some of them are well-meaning. However, more often than not, we have to deal with self-involved, emotionally immature individuals who really believe they have…Advice3 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·May 15One Day, You Will Look Back On This Time, And Everything Will Make SenseYou’re doing much better than you think you are. — If you’re reading this, chances are you feel lost. You feel trapped, powerless, and incredibly uncertain. Maybe you’re trying to make sense of thoughts and feelings that are new to you. Maybe you’re finally recognizing relationship patterns you’ve been replicating for years and no longer serve you. Maybe you have…Life3 min read
Published in Invisible Illness·May 135 Reasons Adult Children Become Estranged From Their Parents#1 The parent sees the adult child as an extension of themselves, not as an individual. — Forums for the parents of estranged children are filled with mothers and fathers who claim to have been “perfect” parents but somehow, their children “left for no reason”. The truth is, there is always a reason. Behind most estrangements, full or partial, is a child who felt unseen and unheard…Mental Health5 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·May 9Why Are People With BPD Often Labeled ‘Manipulative’?Let’s dive into Amber Heard’s personality disorder. — Amber Heard was diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder by Dr. Shannon Curry, a clinical and forensic psychologist who met with her and reviewed case files from the Johnny Depp defamation trial. Key traits of BPD include impulsivity, mood swings, intense anger, unstable relationships, as well as an extreme fear…Mental Health4 min read
Published in The Conscious Way·May 8Let’s Get This Straight: Narcissism Is Not A HypeIt’s a real issue that affects our lives. — It’s very common to come across this idea that narcissism is a “trend”, a concept that people use just because it’s a shiny new buzz word. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Most people who use the word “narcissism” don’t do it because it’s “a hype”. They do it…Narcissism4 min read
