“It has been my experience that the one that families call the ‘crazy one’ is often the sane one. This is particularly true in very dysfunctional families where ideas of healthy functioning are turned upside down. In these families, members often repress their authentic feelings and turn against anyo…”— Jeff Brown, soulshaping.comTagged: Soul, Spirit, Blessed
“Narcissists and sociopaths are aware of their actions and the impact of their actions – we know this not only from the voices of narcissists and sociopaths themselves but also in the way they smear their victims and the various methods they use to escape accountability such as gaslighting and projec…”— Shahida Arabi, amazon.comTagged: Love, Hate, Abuse, Self Absorbed
“Highly sensitive beings suffer more but they also love harder, dream wider and experience deeper horizons and bliss. When you’re sensitive, you’re alive in every sense of this word in this wildly beautiful world. Sensitivity is your strength. Keep soaking in the light and spreading it to others.’”— Victoria Erickson, victoriaerickson.comTagged: Love, Sensitive, human
“Just because your pain is understandable, doesn’t mean your behavior is acceptable.”— Steve Maraboli, Dr. Steve Maraboli, amazon.comTagged: Pain, Heartbreak, Abuse
“Regardless of what our vulnerabilities and wounds are, we do not deserve to be abused or mistreated. Being a trauma survivor does not mean we deserve extra wounding or that we ask for it – quite the contrary. It makes the person who is attempting to wound us by using our past wounds all the more sic…”— Shahida Arabi, amazon.comTagged: Vulnerable, Past, Heartbreak, Abuse
“Covert abuse is often the most horrific abuse there is, because there are no visible battle wounds to verify the abuse – only the aftermath of psychological terror. Furthermore, the victim is labeled as ‘crazy’ whenever they identify the abuse and call it out.’”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Abuse, Bad Relationships, crazy
“Toxic people don’t argue with you, they essentially argue with themselves and you become privy to their long, draining monologues. They thrive off the drama and they live for it. Each and every time you attempt to provide a point that counters their ridiculous assertions, you feed them supply. Don’t…”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Toxic Relationships, Abuse
“Ultimately, it is not your ability to beat the narcissist at his or her own game that frightens them. Playing games with someone with no remorse or empathy is sure to fail. Rather, it is your ability to seek your own validation and move forward into your success, channeling the experiences that were…”— Shahida Arabi, amazon.comTagged: Abusive Relationships, bullying, Narcissist
“The difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism is the presence of a personal attack and impossible standards. These so-called ‘critics’ often don’t want to help you improve, they just want to nitpick, pull you down and scapegoat you in any way they can. Abusive narcissists a…”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: criticize, Sociopath, Control
“Remember – highly manipulative people don’t respond to empathy or compassion. They respond to consequences.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.comTagged: Manipulative, Control, Consequences