I Was a “Difficult Teenager.”
One of the most frustrating aspects of growing up in an abusive household is that it's extremely difficult for you to convince others that abuse…
gaslight
That never happened You're being too sensitive Can't you take a joke? Look at it from my perspective Actually Look at everything from my perspective…
The Narcissist
A thin veil Hides the person you truly are Outsiders see perfection But insiders know the truth The insults and lies Refusing to take responsibility…
Do You Believe in Destiny?
I strongly believe that anything that happens in life, no matter how shitty it may seem at the time, was supposed to happen. I think maybe we are destined to go on certain paths, and perhaps we won’t understand why at the time, but the truth with reveal itself to you if you’re patient enough.
Growing Up in Chaos
Growing up in a chaotic environment dramatically impacts how one perceives reality. Because every moment was unpredictable, and when I say unpredictable, I mean ridiculously…
Fear of Emotional Intimacy
There is a part of me that gets incredibly uncomfortable when people give me compliments or are overtly nice. I can't tell if it's because…
Death, Confusion, and Healing
I used to be one of those students who studied all the time. Everyday I'd be in the library for hours, memorizing information, fully engrossed…
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