Tag: quotes
Quote ~ Breathe
Quote – PTSD – Narcissistic abuse from mom
NARCISSISTIC MATERNAL ABUSE
I wrote this quote referring to the selfishness of my narcissistic mother. She fails to recall the days of ignoring me, joining in on anything I found enjoyable or excited about or the entire way she treated me. Her abuse had an enormous impact on my life, and I remain in therapy.
Now she is elderly, feels isolated and displaying signs of illness. She questions “Why don’t you ever visit or come over for lunch because it’s lonely every day in this apartment?”. Hmmm, I wonder why?
I finally went NO CONTACT three years ago as I was tired of her never-ending abuse.
Quote ~ PTSD and The Broken Soul
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE – BROKEN TRUST
Quote: I learned from the “old me”

Written by: Deb McCarthy 2017
Mental Illness and Chronic Pain Stigma
Also, think before you speak. Cheers, Deb
Explaining emotional abuse from the ‘roots’
I learned this bit of wisdom from my therapist during one of our many sessions discussing my narcissistic mother. She explained it very clearly how a parent has children (plants); she waters some and helps them grow and flourish, yet the others who aren’t so lucky receive less attention and ignored. I now understood how my mother cared and treated my brother vs. myself. Do any of you feel this way?
PTSD – Is this the reason my mother didn’t love me?
Wasted Years
Quote: Every day with Chronic Pain
Depression ~ “Just get over it?”
Mental Illness Stigma Awareness
PTSD Quote ~ Emotional Abuse
Stigma Quote
I had to write this quote as it reminded me of a relative who visited me in the hospital. Perhaps she assumed I lost my marbles along with the depression? Perfect example of stigma.
Quote for today
Quote for Friday
Quote: Do you understand Chronic Pain?
The Narcissistic Mother
This describes my mother well.
PTSD – Only Wishes
Quote – Fighting a battle with chronic pain
Quote: PTSD – Validation is crucial
Did you know that Friendship can ruin Therapy?
The therapist I worked with for seven years was amazing, we dealt with some extremely emotional issues including PTSD sexual abuse and maternal narcissism. She validated my feelings and showed the kind of empathy that I’d never received as a child, therefore, I often craved her as a friend while in therapy. I soon understood boundaries, and realized it just wouldn’t work; therapy isn’t friendship.
A friend told me of an occurrence where friendship ruined the relationship with her and her therapist. She had been meeting “X” every 3 weeks for roughly 2 years, drudging through many agonizing, uncomfortable, personal issues and trusted “X” entirely with what she disclosed, more than with any other therapist.
When she was pregnant with her second child, also experiencing difficulties with her spouse, “X” was there to convey her thoughts to. By the time the baby was to arrive, they worked through marital issues, which alleviated the situation at home and for her.
Quote – Sometimes the pain is too much
Mental Illness Stigma
You are Forever Beautiful
This is one of my favorite quotes. Wish we could all tell each other that.
You are all amazing survivors and warriors!
Sunday Quote
Painful Body – Quote
This describes my week of migraines. You know you have horrific migraines when it hurts too much to wash your hair!
Can others relate to this?
Quote – Motivate & Inspire
Quote for Sunday
Be Proud
Quote for today
Quote – Narcissistic Mothers
Healing Wounds
Unloved daughters of Narcissistic mothers
Questioning pain
Chronic Pain slows you down
Quote ~ Listen
Today’s Quote
What is codependency? Am I codependent?
The term “codependency” was coined more than 20 years ago by authors who studied the negative impact of drug and alcohol use on families. Since then, use of the term has been expanded to include a pattern of psychologically unhealthy behaviors that are learned by individuals as a way of coping with a family environment marked by ignored or denied emotional turmoil.
Most people are able to enjoy a sense of healthy, mutual interdependence in their lives. However, people with codependency seem to habitually form relationships that are one-sided and emotionally destructive.
Our Chronic Pain
This is for every one of us suffering from chronic pain and making it through another day. Stay strong and pat yourself on the back for being a warrior today.