by samfrida | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
I’ve been quiet about the new administration—not because I don’t have thoughts, but because I’ve chosen not to engage. After doing the work to understand narcissism as part of my healing journey, I’ve reached a point where I no longer feel the need to react. That...
by samfrida | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
In a world hyper-focused on identifying red flags, it’s easy to overlook the quiet beauty of green ones. We’ve conditioned ourselves to search for danger, scanning interactions for signs of manipulation, dishonesty, or harm. But in doing so, we often fail to see the...
by samfrida | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog
Healing is a complex journey. What we think is helpful—taking away someone’s pain—may not always be. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the value of honoring emotions. They are like a GPS for the soul, pointing to where the pain or blind spots lie,...
by samfrida | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog
For so long, I thought strength was resilience—the ability to push through pain, losses, and battles without pause. I wore it as a badge of honor, believing that my capacity to keep moving forward, no matter the cost, was what made me strong. But in that cycle, I...
by samfrida | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog
In the world of leadership, especially with narcissistic leaders, there’s a tendency for them to surround themselves with what psychologists refer to as “flying monkeys.” These individuals, often enablers, play a pivotal role in upholding the narcissist’s power by...
