Rotting Roots
Tales from the dark side of my toxic origin story, and the havoc it inflicts on me daily.
Essays on narcissistic parenting, emotional abuse, an absent father, and the long, unfinished business of figuring out which parts of your damage are yours to carry and which ones you can put down.Why All the Questions? Pretending It’s Not Paranoia
Are the annoying questions I am subjected to by my mother the beginning stages of mental illness or just her paranoia? Either way, not good.
Dirty Big Secrets – Hiding a Legacy of Mental Illness
My aunt was diagnosed with something, put in a home, and never spoken of again. My family treats mental illness like a dirty secret.
Wish Me a Happy Father’s Day
I won't limit myself to one holiday. As a single parent I am going to celebrate all the holidays. I claim Father's Day for myself now.
My Narcissist Mother Vs Army Of Me
My Narcissist Mother strikes again. Once more I rally the Army of Me.
No Thank You, Thanksgiving – What a Monumental Let Down
Thanksgiving holiday ruined by my volatile family. What else is new? Why do I bother?
