Want to avoid getting mixed up with a malignant narcissist? Once again. Then watch for something called “veiled hostility” I’ve found this to be a reliable clue that I’m not dealing with a straight shooter. Granted I’m not a mental health professional. But I have some unfortunate experience with malignant narcissism. Veiled hostility was present. Leave a Comment
One of my favorite childhood memories was coloring Easter eggs with my grandmother. We’d boil the eggs and break out the food coloring. I hope to recreate this memory someday with my own grandchildren. If I ever have any. Except I’ll probably be using all natural dyes made from fruits, vegetables and spices. (Think turmeric
Soda is one of the last things you want to put into your body. When I’ve taken my young nieces and nephews out for lunch, right up front, I tell them “no soda.” I don’t have to say that to my own children. Because they already know. Soda never comes into the house, except if
I never gave a second thought to eating cut onions. Oftentimes I’d use half an onion. And then store the other half in the refrigerator, until I needed to use it in another meal. It didn’t kill me and I’m hear to tell you about it. But, then, I saw a social media post warning
There’s one thing I never want to put on my body. Deodorant. I’m not talking about plant-based products that I use in the summer, so my sweaty body doesn’t drive people away. Instead, I mean nearly all of the brands you find at the drugstore. Or at the supermarket. Because they’re formulated with aluminum. This
I’m a supplement junkie. I admit it. I love ordering things online. This includes herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, essential oils and herbal tea. My husband once complained that I own so much tea that we need to build an addition onto our house. Of course, I also need these various supplements. Because I’m fighting chronic
Ideally, a therapist is a well-balanced person. A happy person. A whole person. He or she wants to help others. This is the driving reason, above and beyond anything else. In reality, though, this may not be the case. This practitioner is also a human being. Who may come with his or her own baggage. All of us are flawed, in one way or
For many years, I operated on what I thought was the standard advice. No coffee after 4 pm if I wanted to get a good night’s sleep. Lately, though, I’ve been hearing different opinions. Some sleep experts believe the last cup of coffee should be much earlier in the day. Off and on throughout my
It’s been a long time since I’ve had petroleum jelly in the house. For some reason, I used to think everyone needed to own a jar. So I bought some. There it would sit in the medicine cabinet. For years. Until I threw it out and replaced it. The only time I remember using petroleum
Did I mention how much I hate cauliflower? It’s my least favorite vegetable. Because boiled it tastes like soggy water. Did I tell you how much I love cauliflower? When it’s roasted with shallots and drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. Because then it becomes my very favorite vegetable. So delicious that I actually