Justice for Broken Relationships

In a gripping continuation of the Victim-Villain Deception Series, delve into the tumultuous world of Corrine and Gregory, a once picture-perfect couple whose lives unravel after betrayal. Follow the intense legal battle that ensues, marked by years of litigation and emotional turmoil, as Corrine seeks to protect her children and exact justice. Discover the profound impact of narcissism on family dynamics and the haunting consequences that persist long after the divorce, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment of this compelling narrative.

Do you feel trapped in a toxic relationship? Do you self-identify as an empath or highly-sensitive person? Have you reached the painful conclusion that the only way to end your suffering is to totally abandon this relationship because there is no hope your abuser will ever change?

 

If this is you, then read closely. There is a social phenomenon that has been creeping into the homes of broken-hearted people throughout the nation. Sadly, the comfort and emotional validation offered by this ideology is ripping more and more families apart, simply because of its undeniable logic. This phenomenon is the new “N-word.” It is the partner-led diagnosis of parents, lovers and friends. And if you have reached the conclusion your suffering is being driven by a narcissist, then the arguments I am asserting in this series of writings may offend you and challenge your beliefs, feelings, and logical reasoning. 

 

“There really are that many narcissists,” said Dr. Joyce, a licensed Atlanta clinician. 

 

I remained puzzled, “Come on, now,” I prodded. “How did all of these narcissists suddenly come out of nowhere?” I challenged her, respectfully unconvinced. 

 

Her response fell flat. All she knew was that she saw a growing number of these personality traits appearing in her practice. She comforted her patients with the conclusion based on the DSM description of narcissism. She could not deny what she was hearing from her own patients—and their abusers. 

 

Dr. Joyce and I are friendly and mature enough to “agree to disagree.” But it bothered me that someone who shared so many commonalities with my own worldview would be so willing to slap the N-word on so many people in struggling marriages. Even worse, she had accepted the premise that some people cannot be healed or restored from their psychological and spiritual brokenness. For me, there were too many unanswered questions.

 

Navigating love after divorce is an opportunity to redefine the future and pose the important questions that go beyond the mundane checklists society hands us. Are we simply living life, or are we shaping a future that excites and inspires? This thought-provoking blog post explores how shifting the conversation from past relationships to future aspirations can illuminate shared visions and build stronger connections. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes, it's about discovering each other's dreams for the twilight years of life—encompassing everything from relationships with grandchildren to the legacy we hope to leave. Dive into strategies that transform dating into a canvas for painting shared dreams rather than mending past woes. Your new journey doesn't just begin with understanding what went wrong, but with envisioning what could be spectacularly right. Ready to set your sights on a future filled with meaning and joy? This article might just hold the blueprint you've been seeking.

Do you wrestle with feeling guilty or ashamed for becoming angry, frustrated or defensive? Are you constantly apologizing at home, work or with friends for feeling what you feel? Perhaps its time for a compassionate confrontation so that you no longer feel bad about your own humanity. 

 

I often break out singing, “Emotions make you cry sometimes.” Most people who catch the reference to the 90s hit from Jodeci typically pause in confusion right before they break out in laughter. 

 

Feel what you feel. 

Are you a person who is extremely sensitive to the motions in the room? Do you find it difficult to resist the pull when someone else is in turmoil? If you self-identify as an empath, you may feel powerless in the crosshairs of other people’s emotions. But this post includes a very important principle that, if you practice it, will liberate you from other people’s “swirl.”

 

So you feel the immediate shift in the atmosphere, and you are certain what you just felt. So you ask, “What’s wrong?”

 

You are met with an immediate, “Nothing.” 

 

This is confusing. Because you know what you felt. From a place of concern, you gently nudge, prodding for ownership and disclosure. Instead you just entered the blow up of the century.

 

You stepped into their swirl. The swirl is the pressure cooker of internal conflict. They have something going on. In trying to sort it out, they conveniently make you the target. This is an instant pain reliever. Finding someone else to blame your swirl on gives you a quick vent, like turning the steam nob on your Instant Pot. And there is one simple reason why you were whipped up into mayhem along with them.