# Self
Opinion: My Narcissistic Father Claimed it Was My Job to Take Care of Him
Children of narcissistic parents spend their whole lives groomed for exploitation. Narcissistic parents care only about their wants and needs. They have no regard for the wants and needs of their children or anyone else.
Opinion: My Narcissistic Father Used His Religious Beliefs to Control Me
Choosing a religion is one of the most personal choices an individual can make. Unfortunately, American society seems to be evolving into a place where more and more people impose their religious beliefs on others.
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Opinion: Narcissistic Parents Can't See Beyond Their Personal Experience
My narcissistic father couldn’t understand anything that didn’t happen directly to him. This made it very difficult to explain anything to him. For example, if he was fifteen minutes late to a meeting with you, he’d become offended if you got angry. “Relax,” he said. “It’s only fifteen minutes, why are you making such a big deal of it?”
Opinion: Dealbreakers Are Needed To Find A Healthy Relationship
Over the years my standards have evolved but I used to not have any dealbreakers or even an idea of what I would and wouldn’t tolerate in a partner. This resulted in me basically having no standards and quite a few frustrating relationships. There is nothing wrong with having benchmarks for what you do and don’t want in a partner.
Opinion: Failed Relationships Can Teach Important Lessons
I’ve been there. Boyfriend after boyfriend came in and out of my life while I tried to fit them into the mold of what I thought I wanted. I completely poured myself into my relationships. I loved the high at the beginning of every romance but was devastated when I began to feel the low creeping in.
Opinion: When you’re afraid you won’t be good enough, you may put your dreams and ambitions on hold.
**This blog post is totally based on my personal experience, opinion, and thinking. It's not always easy to have the courage to go after what we want. And that goes doubly for those of us who struggle with insecurity and self-doubt.
Opinion: How to Keep From Burning Out At Work
In the professional world, we are often asked to give more than we can take. Workloads pile up and until someone has a breakdown, they’ll keep getting more because that’s the glass ceiling. The more you give the more you will be asked to give.
Opinion: Mistakes Are Easily Made In Long-Term Relationships
“I can order takeout now so that it’s ready when we get there to pick it up!”. Instead of trusting me to place the order, my fiance’ insisted on doing it himself. This was a common occurrence, and even though it seemed so trivial, I began to have a meltdown.
Opinion: Couples Often Settle In Long-Term Relationships
Trouble seems to be brewing in the relationship department. A couple I know just broke up after five years of dating. Several clients I coach are facing constant conflict in interactions with their partners and struggling to figure out why they cannot make their relationship work.
Opinion Piece: 5 Signs You’re a Truly Genuine Person
The hallmarks of genuine people and how you stack up. There’s a Native American saying that no one is nobody, everyone should be somebody, but some people are anybody. You probably know some “anybodies.” You know the type, they change the way that they walk, talk, dress, and maybe even think, based on who’s around.
I stopped hating my stepchild's biological mother after years of being angry
**This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events that I have experienced firsthand; used with permission. Hate is a strong word. But many of us still use it. I did too. I have used it many times in my role as a stepmother in regard to my stepchild’s biological mother.
Opinion: It's our fault if we choose the wrong person.
**This blog post is totally based on my personal experience, opinion, and thinking. Life is a series of choices. Sometimes the choices we make impact our lives in many ways, but often it's challenging to know just how much a decision will impact us until years later.
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5 Ways To Go From a Scarcity to Abundance Mindset
Stephen Covey first coined the terms abundance and scarcity mindsets in his book titled “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” His book has changed the way that people look at success and his ideas are extremely thought-provoking in our own lives.
Opinion: Narcissistic Parents Demand Control of Public Education
I grew up with a narcissistic father. He demanded to have complete control over every aspect of my life. His control extended to my education. My narcissistic father maintained his power over me by ensuring my ignorance. He would often give me incorrect information. This behavior made me reliant on him.