Peeling back the layers to take a peek at the writer behind the words. — by: E.B. Johnson As a writer and a coach, I spend a lot of time on this platform talking about mental health, family trauma, and what it takes to build a good life for yourself. I’ve talked a lot about my trauma and my experiences with narcissistic family, but I…

Coming to terms with a life lived unloved by the ghost of a woman who never was. — Please Note: Some names have been changed to protect the anonymity of individuals both living and deceased. by: E.B. Johnson The day I found my mother’s psychiatric medication is a day that saved my life. Sneaking into my mother’s bedroom had always been a sin, but it became a capital…

If a healthy parent is the glue that binds siblings together, the narcissistic parent is the solvent who breaks them apart. — There is no relationship more challenging than the sibling relationship in a narcissistic family. The movies and top TV shows don’t paint a fair picture of what happens in these twisted homes. …

Exploring the efficacy of chatbots as emotional human counterparts. — In the olden days (of 2 decades ago) we used to take our problems to public columnists. Writers like Dr. Joyce fielded questions from across the globe all of which came from frustrated, heartbroken, lonely souls who needed answers to their most painful questions. …

Narcissists have to control their narrative in other people’s minds. That’s why so many of them become pathological liars. — Have you ever been lied to by a narcissistic person? For those who get trapped in cycles of narcissistic abuse, lies can feel like a part of the norm. Narcissistic people will lie about anything and everything, making it hard to know where you stand with them or if you…

Plug in and sit back. A trip through virtual reality may be the new ticket to a brighter, better you. — It is not just for gamers anymore. Virtual reality is shifting the world and with it the way we see ourselves. New innovations in this immersive technology are changing industries and sectors, they are forcing people to learn new skills and new tools. But what of the way we think…

There’s a pattern to the madness and the cycles of pain you’re stuck in. — No one falls into the arms of a narcissistic person by accident. It’s a slow, manipulated slide in which they are shown what they want to see by people who can be as charming as they can be diabolical. …

Do you know where you draw the line? — We can’t deny the power that digital technology holds in our lives. It’s a part of our every day. Most of us spend dozens of hours online every week, ingesting news, social updates, trends, and ideas. …