I’m results-oriented and have a desire to win.

I’m an objective thinker that solves problems.

I’m enthusiastic about life and enjoy building relationships. 

Thawing – I am starting to wonder who I really am or might be beyond what I’ve been told. I’m not sure I feel entirely safe exploring the world outside the bubble that I thought felt right until now: but something in me is pushing because deep down I feel that I’m suppressing ‘me.’ I can admit that out loud now and start to look deeper at those feelings. What’s held me back is (understandable) fear of the toxic shock behind what this all really means.

Sprouting – I’m out of, or in the process of exiting my toxic situation and am freshly facing the aftermath of shock, bonds, and narratives. I’m grieving the horrific losses and betrayals and seeking community and understanding even though it seems like no one else ‘gets it’ except maybe some narcissism YouTube channels. Underneath the pain, though, I feel a hint of Self Strength growing … and like this was definitely all worth it – because I’m gaining ‘me.’

Rising Up – I am starting to heal and deeply understand ‘culticissm;’ (a combination of cultic thinking and narcissism). I am starting to understand that ‘nothing’s going to change my world’ like the song goes until I – the real me - am in charge. But I still have major repeat cycles of going back into that scary trauma and ruminating – I’m starting to realize it might always be this way (or not) and I’m finding tools to ride the waves, my way.

Blooming – If someone asked me what some of my favorite things about my character are, I’d be easily able to answer because I am tapping into what my natural talents and personal traits are – and I’m not ashamed of them or feeling guilty for being fully ’me.’ In fact, even the parts of me someone might criticize? My answer is ‘take it or leave it, then!’ Surprisingly, this attitude seems to be attracting more people I want to spend time with into my sphere. I might even be in what seems to be a healthy relationship, or starting to feel open to that again. 

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Excited – I’m the first to admit that how I’ve always done things has never really worked. I told myself I was whole. I told myself I was healed. It took running from one controlling situationship to another to consider that there might be other ways to heal and overcome trauma that could be lasting and work for me – for real.

Excited – I’m the first to admit that how I’ve always done things has never really worked. I told myself I was whole. I told myself I was healed. It took running from one controlling situationship to another to consider that there might be other ways to heal and overcome trauma that could be lasting and work for me – for real.

Excited – I’m the first to admit that how I’ve always done things has never really worked. I told myself I was whole. I told myself I was healed. It took running from one controlling situationship to another to consider that there might be other ways to heal and overcome trauma that could be lasting and work for me – for real.