by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Aug 30, 2023 | Blog, Narcisstic Abuse
Here are the top ways an abuser uses mind control to keep you from recognizing the abuse and prevent you from leaving: Isolating their victims socially – they will have to approve any contact (including texts and calls) with friends and family. They choose who...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Jul 19, 2023 | Blog, Grief, Narcisstic Abuse
Widowhood & Narcissistic Abuse: A Series on Survival – Shielded by the Shepherd’s Staff What a picture of abundance and contentment. But is that all it is? Insecurity (fear of the future), fear of the unknown (the wolf in sheep’s clothing), fear...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Grief, Narcisstic Abuse
Widowhood & Narcissistic Abuse: A Series on Survival – Shielded by a Shepherd’s Staff Widowhood and Financial Turmoil While widowhood opens up a Pandora’s Box of uncertainty and unpreparedness (especially in the event of a sudden and premature death),...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Jun 21, 2023 | Blog, Grief, Narcisstic Abuse
Widowhood & Narcissistic Abuse: A Series on Survival – Shielded by the Shepherd’s Staff Marriage and divorce are loaded subjects because there is so much that transpires between the two extremes. On one end of the spectrum you have the argument...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Jun 17, 2023 | Blog
The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 in the state of Washington when a young woman – who, along with her 5 siblings, was raised by a widower – wanted to honor her father and drummed up support from her local churches, the YMCA,...
