
The S.A.D. Cycle: The Discard Phase
The Discard. This is what the codependent fears most. It is what causes them to feel paralyzed, frozen, and then compliant, cooperative, and meek. The
The Discard. This is what the codependent fears most. It is what causes them to feel paralyzed, frozen, and then compliant, cooperative, and meek. The
The ABUSE phase begins when the narcissistic person/abuser’s use of the target (aka the supply) begins to wane. No longer are they feeling the massive
Remember how good it felt when they were giving all that attention, love, and affection to you? Seduction is the phase where the narcissistic person
Codependency is a symptom of two cycles happening in the background. Those cycles are: The S.A.D. Cycle The E.D.D. Cycle Today we’re exploring the S.A.D.
This is Part One of the “How You Heal From Narcissistic Abuse and the Codependent Response You Created in Response To It” Series This is
I grew up in a culture that sought meaning in just about everything. Why didn’t the rain come when I prayed? Why did that person
One of the things from my abuse that haunt me still is the “you’re replaceable” message I received growing up. In the Consumer-Supply relationship, the
Are you doing this? 1) Focusing on fixing your shame while… 2) Focusing on fixing your thinking while… 3) Focusing on getting a better job
Father’s Day. This and Mother’s Day are laced with odd patches of emptiness for me. Neglect is the hallmark of my childhood. It was all
Mimicking. It is one of the superpowers of codependency. It is born out of desperation to get some sense of control over one’s environment and
This is an necessary category.
This is an non-necessary category.