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ridiculed by a narcissist
April 23, 2021April 28, 2021Michelle Caha

the joke is on me

I was bullied later in life. in my 20s, in a “bad” relationship. he mocked me, and made fun of me in little, disparaging ways that weren’t obvious to others. he made belittling jokes, and they were so funny to everyone else. and I always laughed along, not knowing how doing that was chipping away […]

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toxic relationships
March 7, 2021March 29, 2021Michelle Caha

toxic relationships

toxic people only have power if you let them into your head. I’ve had several toxic relationships in my life, and I’ve found this to be true each time. I loved a narcissist for 4 years; this was the first one. he gaslighted me with lies about my mental health and support network. I quickly […]

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photo of woman behind door
February 27, 2021May 3, 2021Michelle Caha

no one knew

1990 no one knew. of course, how could they? it never happened in public. he was very careful. the abuse was saved for alone time. reserved for at home or in the car. my anxiety was through the roof, and I was constantly on “high alert”. “You’re NOT wearing that. we are not going ANYWHERE […]

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wasp sipping nectar on chamomile in garden
February 13, 2021May 4, 2021Michelle Caha

money sucking parasite

(I know a bee is not a parasite! this photo just speaks to me. Michelle Caha) it was like being flushed down a toilet and I couldn’t get out but $50 bucks an hour says it doesn’t matter why not put it behind you pretty soon you’ll be so angry and it’ll eat you up […]

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