Socrates was a Whistleblower

Whistleblowers ostracized, exiled, or punished for revealing abuse

Whistleblowers are routinely treated like crap for exposing duplicity and revealing abuse. It is totally common for a whistleblower to report feeling or having been ostracized, exiled, or punished for coming forward with ethical, honest intent about situational abuse or anything clandestine related to their own or another person’s social activities that tend to happen …

Embrace the NOW and refuse to be a Scapegoat Target for people who abuse

Spiritual musings for people with C-PTSD and targeted scapegoats

Happiness depends on ourselves, especially as targeted scapegoats. It does not matter who hurt you, who does not like you, or who does not approve of a single, solitary thing we say, think, believe, “intend”, mean, or do. For better or for worse, our spiritual happiness depends solely on ourselves as people. No circumstance or …

Amber Heard alleges domestic Abuse by Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp on list of famous men accused of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a serious issue, something even famous people in Hollywood get mixed up in with their spouses or romantic partners. The latest Hollywood star to be accused of physically abusing his lover happens to be none other than beloved “21 Jump Street” television series heartthrob Johnny Depp. His soon to be ex-wife Amber …

Dry Drunks

How to spot a Dry Drunk at a party or other social gathering

Alcoholics who have stopped drinking but have not done the psychological work to heal their thought patterns are not-so-affectionately known in Al-Anon social circles as “Dry Drunks”. In person, they resemble a healthier physical version of their previously compulsively sotted selves, but when and if you have the unfortunate opportunity to get trapped into a …

Introverted Narcissist act like shy Covert Narcissists

Introverted Narcissists tend to be socially reclusive Overt or Covert Abusers

Introverted Narcissists do exist — and many pose as shy people but have a chip on their shoulder. Learn how to spot the warning signs you are in the midst of an overt Narcissist or covert predator. Introverted Narcissists are socially reclusive, grandiose, hateful people who tend to believe they are far smarter or better …

Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox

Somatic Narcissist behaviors fostered by Hollywood Culture

What exactly is a “Somatic Narcissist”? The most common examples of outlandish Somatic Narcissist behaviors can typically be seen enacted by star celebs and their co-narcissist entourages that run in the wealthiest class of Hollywood social circles. In order to be more like one, all one has to do is behave with an extreme sense …

Grooming by Narcissist or Sociopath

Narcissists and Sociopaths groom victims to enable abuse

Narcissists and Sociopaths compulsively strive to groom their victims for use and abuse. It is true — they are constantly striving to improve the quality of their diet as emotional vampires, compulsively inclined to play with their food. Here is more about what to look for in interpersonal dynamics between human beings when one person …

Alcoholic Family

Alcoholic family members support and enable problem drinkers

Alcoholic family members support and enable problem drinkers. Whether they are Dry Drunks or active drinkers, it makes no difference. People who are born and raised around alcohol never seem to consider the very real fact it plays a majorly toxic role in human cultural history — or that they, themselves, are likely to have …

Stop feeling sorry for people with Cluster B

How to stop feeling sorry for toxic people

What are the dangers of feeling sorry for a person who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Anti-Social Personality Disorder, or a person who suffers from a comorbid condition that combines the two — known in pop culture psychology circles as a “Narcopath”? The more kindness and compassion a targeted victim elects to show them, the …

Somatic Narcissists

All Somatic Narcissists care about is appearance (never character)

Wondering how to spot a Somatic Narcissist? Look for whatever person in the room is the best dressed, brags about themselves the most, and is willing to do or say whatever it takes to make other people think they should be impressed by them for what they own or look like rather than character. Somatic …

Covert Narcissist

How to spot a Covert Narcissist hiding in plain sight

Wondering about how to spot a Covert Narcissist hiding in plain sight? According to Psych Central, there are five fairly obvious poker tells Covert Narcissists display. Appalachian State University’s Psychology Department notes, “In contrast to the Arrogant / Overt Narcissist, the Shy / Covert Narcissist is characterized by vulnerability and sensitivity which manifests itself in defensiveness and …

Betrayal by Flying Monkeys, Family, and Friends hurts

Learning to live with the heartbreak of family betrayal

Learning to live with the heartbreak of family betrayal is a difficult and time-consuming process, especially after enduring what might seem like or has truly been a lifetime of suffering at the hands of Domestic Abusers. Doing so requires mindfulness, a hell of a backbone, and ultimately a positive attitude of gratitude. But it is …

Borderline Personality Disorder aka BPD

People with Borderline Personality Disorder dominate conversations compulsively

Borderline Personality Disorder has nothing to do with being on the cusp of having a personality disorder. It is actually a stand-alone personality type that is fully developed but has a misleading sounding moniker to the ears of people who do not have formal training or expertise in Psychology. Defined by the DSM most recently …