How This Stuff Starts
After many years, I was finally able to positively transform my inner narrative around Husband Number One. And, I've never felt better. As a wellness architect, creating solid structural foundations based on nutrient-dense food and a nutrient-dense life, I am...
The Narcissist Adjacent: Is this Narcissism, Childhood Trauma or Something Else?
I’m seeing a lot of support groups, books, and experts talking about narcissists, narcissistic trauma, abuse, especially in the context of relationships or divorce. People are quick to talk about their narcissistic ex or a narcissistic spouse that they’re trying to...
Divorcing A Narcissistic Spouse
Divorcing A Narcissistic Spouse Going through a divorce is often an emotionally and financially challenging experience regardless of the circumstances; however, navigating the divorce process with a spouse who has a narcissistic personality makes the process even more...
Five Keys to Practice Self-Compassion During Your Divorce
Many of us grew up receiving messages that focusing on ourselves was narcissistic, selfish and egotistical. Growing up, I was taught the value of helping others by putting their needs above my own, especially after I became a parent. I spent a lot of my life...
Suppressed Anger Can Be More Harmful Than Your Divorce
Women: It's okay to be angry. (Men, I’m talking to you too, but I feel like a lot more of you already got this memo.) I'd like to say it again, to all of you incredible, strong women: It's okay to be angry. It's okay to feel rage. And if you’re at any point in...
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery; A Woman Who’s Worth It
Self-love—for years I did not have a sense of what these two words meant. But there was a turning point in 2013. I had enough of a narcissistic and abusive partner and ended our relationship. My moment of clarity was deciding not to keep exposing my children to an...
Co-Parenting With A Narcissist
Co-parenting with a narcissist can be very difficult. A narcissist has many of the following traits: arrogance, superiority, grandiosity, preoccupation with success, sense of entitlement, requires excess admiration, exploits others, and is envious of others. But the...
Nice or Not? That is the Question. Co-parenting Communication After Divorce.
If someone were to ask if you are a nice person, the answer would be easy and maybe somewhat insulting. “Yes, of course I’m nice.” But if they were to ask whether or not your are nice to your ex after divorce? That answer may give you pause. Sometimes. Sure. As nice...
Dating in the time of Corona….after Divorce!
Dating after divorce is never easy, but with social distancing it can seem more daunting than ever. But I’ve got some great news! This week, on The Better Apart Blog, dating guru, Bela Gandhi, dating expert and founder of the premier Smart Dating Academy is going to...
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