Inspiration: Self Care and Value
Abuse survivors are conditioned to dance to the narcissistic perpetrator’s tunes. The narcissist’s needs matter. Our needs don’t. Oh, hell to the NO! We can’t function properly if we don’t […]
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Book Review: Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
Two books have changed the trajectory of my life. Ironically, both were written by Anna Quindlen: Black & Blue and Still Life with Bread Crumbs. Actually, Black & Blue changed the trajectory of […]
Of Skunks & Narcissists
Don’t get into a pissing contest with a skunk. – Down home wisdom Skunks are cute. They look all cuddly and sweet. But, it isn’t smart to get too close. […]
Katherine Graham: Personal History (Book Review + More)
The late Katharine Meyer Graham was one of the most powerful women in America. She ran the Washington Post media empire. After it exposed Watergate, President Richard Nixon resigned, and […]
We Aren’t Expendable Pawns: Sometimes We Have to Tap into Our Inner Bitch with a Bad Attitude
I suck at chess. I’m not a fan of Machiavelli either. He’s the dude narcissistic assholes look to for guidance on how to be an even bigger jerk. I […]
Book Review: The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists by Eleanor D. Payson
The Wizard of Oz is a great metaphor to help us recognize a narcissist. It sticks in my mind and helps me instantly recognize when I’m in the company of […]
Anne Caroline Drake 