Gaslighting: How to Recognize, Overcome, and Heal from Emotional Manipulation
Gaslighting is a subtle yet damaging form of emotional manipulation that can leave victims doubting their reality and self-worth. Learn how to recognize its signs, understand its psychological impact, and find tools to break free. Inspired by insights from A Little Help For Our Friends podcast, this guide offers validation, support, and actionable strategies.
Loving someone with substance use disorder
Substance use disorder (SUD) isn’t just about using drugs or alcohol excessively. It’s a chronic condition that changes the brain and behavior, often leading to destructive cycles that are hard to break. For loved ones, watching someone struggle with substance abuse or SUD can feel overwhelming, heartbreaking, and isolating. This blog post describes what substance use disorder is, how it affects family and friends, and what loved ones can do.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder and its Impact on Relationships
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: Key Insights from Jacqueline and Kibby’s Podcast
Loving a Narcissist: How Narcissistic Personality Disorder impacts Love and Relationships
Unmasking Narcissism: Insights from a Podcast on Love and Relationships
Breaking Free: How to Set Boundaries in Toxic Family Relationships
Setting boundaries in toxic family relationships can be challenging, but it’s essential for emotional well-being. Dr. Caitlin Fang shares her insights on managing guilt, rebuilding self-trust, and navigating difficult dynamics, including over-sharing and emotional manipulation. By assessing what you can give, communicating limits clearly, and staying consistent, it’s possible to foster healthier connections without losing yourself.
The Cost of Loving Someone with Mental Illness
A husband with depression. A daughter with social anxiety. A father with narcissism and drug addiction. A roommate with an eating disorder. An uncle with dementia. These relationships are so common, we forget that having a loved one with mental illness is a challenge worthy of attention.
The Birth Of KulaMind- Dr. Kibby McMahon’s story
KulaMind’s mission of supporting family members, caregivers and other loved ones of people with mental and emotional problems.