by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Grief
Often quoted sayings leave me befuddled: Let go of your grief, wash your face, and get on with your life; lean into your grief; don’t let your grief define or destroy you, etc. What do these mean to a grieving person? Does any of this help or does it hurt? How...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, Narcisstic Abuse
Narcissistic relationships are antagonistic. Here are a few of the many traits commonly displayed by the narssistic abuser. Predatory Behavior Narcissists will stalk their prey with the intent to totally take over every aspect of their existence. They need to...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog, Despair, Grief, Trauma
“Let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus”Hebrews 12:1 As a track and field athlete, I learned a few things about “shedding encumbrances” and...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog, Despair
Despair can define your view of the future; instead, let hope refine your dreams for the future.Cynthia Mascarenhas 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are experiencing trouble on every side, but are not crushed; When trouble comes at you, you learn to fight a battle you may...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Sep 22, 2022 | Blog, Grief
Living With Grief? How do you make it through this difficult season? Coping with death is vital to your mental health. It is only natural to experience grief when a loved one dies. The best thing you can do is allow yourself to grieve. There are many ways to cope...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Sep 22, 2022 | Blog, Trauma
After my husband of 29 years died in 2018, I remarried a man I believed to be God-fearing, kind, and honorable. He turned out to be a narcissistic abuser. I have been asked by many young people how it is they can protect themselves and their young friends from falling...
