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Most folks imagine narcissists as loud, bragging types who clearly put themselves first. Yet a subtler version slips through unnoticed by the so-called nice guy with narcissistic traits, just as common in women. What makes this quieter sort risky is their habit of appearing helpful, gentle, even thoughtful at first glance. Truth hides in the…
Most folks imagine narcissists as loud, bragging types who clearly put themselves first. Yet a subtler version slips through unnoticed by the so-called nice guy with narcissistic traits, just as...
There is a particular kind of calm that unsettles intelligent people. Not the obvious kind — not peace after chaos, not relief after pain.But a subtler calm. The kind that...
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are distinct conditions that can present similarly, leading to significant diagnostic challenges. Whenever there is an overlap of symptoms within separate...
When a child’s mind faces the unthinkable, it doesn’t break, it becomes brilliantly creative, building internal communities that preserve humanity through extraordinary organisational resilience Polyfragmented Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) might...
Beyond the binary question of “cure” lies a more meaningful journey. One of integration, communication, and reclaiming a life no longer controlled by dissociation. While the portrayal of dissociative identity...
The concept of breadcrumbing is often misunderstood as a quirk of dating. However, it’s actually more complex, involving both intentional and unintentional behaviours. Despite being commonly viewed as a form...
Could you be living a double life – as yourself? This is the daily reality for millions of autistic individuals engaged in all types of masking. Masking themselves, their dreams...
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is people who live with the condition are in some way less than neurotypical people – disabled. The mainstream perception...
“I just want what’s best for you,” she says, while systematically undermining your confidence. The female narcissist’s greatest weapon isn’t cruelty—it’s the promise of care with none of the empathetic...
As a woman with high functioning autism (HFA), navigating life may feel like a constant performance, leading to an intense need to fit in – at all costs. Trying to...
