Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is the unhealthy coalition between a narcissistic parent and his or her children against the targeted, non-narcissistic, non
— Read on pro.psychcentral.com/recovery-expert/2016/06/children-with-narcissistic-parental-alienation-syndrome/
Tag: Domestic Abuse
Financially Ever After: What to Do If You’re Being Gaslighted with Meredith Shirey
Last week, we talked about financial abuse and gaslighting. On this episode of Financially Ever After, we’re diving deeper into the topic of gaslighting with our guest, Meredith Shirey. Meredith is the founder and practice director of her New York-based private practice, and is a psychotherapist who specializes in relationship issues through couples therapy. Today we’re talking about what gaslighting is, what to do to get yourself out of a gaslighting situation, and how to help someone who may be a victim. What is gaslighting? Gaslighting is when somebody makes you question your own reality. This is not a difference of opinion, this is a deliberate and malicious attempt to gain control over you. For example, secretly dimming the lights with their smartphone while acting like they don’t notice anything when you bring it up. When a gaslighter succeeds in making you question your own judgment, that opens the door to thinking like, if I can’t trust myself, then I must trust you — allowing that person to wield a lot of control and power in the relationship. Meredith shares some real life examples of gaslighting, and gives insight as to specific reasons abusers may choose to do this. Grounding yourself If you think you’re being gaslighted, do some simple grounding to remind yourself of your reality. Remind yourself you’re in your body. Remind yourself that you know your truth. Meredith shares some exercises you can do, like labeling items in the room out loud (“microphone, coffee cup”), or doing things with your five senses (What can you physically feel right now? What do you hear? What’s something you can smell?). Narcissism and gaslighting Narcissism and gaslighting go hand in hand. They like telling themselves they’re better than other people, that they’re superior. So if they’re feeling fragile or terrified, their way of defending against that is to act in ways that are very controlling. They have a need for attention, and sometimes they’re willing to get that attention in terrible ways, like gaslighting. What to do If you recognize that this is happening in your relationship, do not confront the perpetrator. Don’t think that you’re going to be able to change them or their behaviors by going toe to toe with them. Find a therapist who can help you work through this, but do not search on your home devices, in case they’re being monitored. Do not go to couples therapy. Go to individual therapy. The way couples therapy is held, it may enable the abuser even more — so this is something you need to do on your own. As an added note, be sure to go to a therapist instead of friends or family. A narcissist who gaslights will tend to rally people to back them up, and they’re very good at making sure these things happen behind closed doors so it’s your word against theirs. Helping someone else If you realize someone else is being gaslighted, be very mindful of not putting them in a situation that’s dangerous. Do not contact, confront, or engage the abuser in any way. When you bring it up, allow for a place of openness and transparency and no judgment. Do not validate the abuse, but validate their feelings and let them know this is safe and you love them unconditionally. Resources Meredith Shirey (LinkedIn) Meredith Shirey (Website) Psychology Today
— Read on francisfinancial.libsyn.com/what-to-do-if-youre-being-gaslighted-with-meredith-shirey
Jailed woman gives birth alone, public defender says | Miami Herald
This is a reality , that happens often , death , abuses that
are hidden , or found at no fault , no responsibility
of such inhumane abuses.
Justified for her speaking up and blogging .
1st Amendment Fail .
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Blessings & Peace ,
Doña Luna
A mentally ill woman jailed in Broward County gave birth last month alone in her cell without the help of medical personnel despite jailers knowing of her condition, the Broward Public Defender said in a letter to the sheriff.
— Read on www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article230002894.html
Should “Parental Alienation” Be Criminalized? | Psychology Today
Yes
There may need to be consequences for a “parentectomy,” but criminalization is not the best route.
— Read on www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-the-criminal-mind/201905/should-parental-alienation-be-criminalized
School Cop Who Received Oral Sex From A Child Won’t Have To Register As Sex Offender – Black Main Street
Uncle , died horribly , no breath …
This officer’s fate will be other , that legal s blind eye
which will come back to bite legal in the ass.
Transforming the Insanity of this Evil .
Bank on it , it’s over ..
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Blessings & Peace ,
Doña Luna
School Cop Who Received Oral Sex From A Child Won’t Have To Register As Sex Offender – Black Main Street
— Read on blackmainstreet.net/school-cop-received-oral-sex-child-wont-register-sex-offender/
Little Shaman ~ Narcissist & Children
This was disturbing , very much so..
I will have to watch it again, for clarity
and towards writing for a submission ,
before mid month ..
I am Thankful for this information .
Blessing on you Taurus New Moon.
It is my Moon’s home, balanced
harmonious , all home should be
in peace ..
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Blessings & Peace ,
Doña Luna
Sons of Narcissistic Father’s
Jealous is what I believe drove him to rape
6 days after the birth of child.
Marking his territory ; witnessing a profound
love and attachment .
Having to be told , to pick up his child.
None of this was normal..9 months of
his seething , feeling betrayed ..taking
no joy, only obligation in becoming a Dad
Acknowledging this in recent years , how
much he loves that word , in his mind clears
all of what’s discussed in this video.
Apologies , owing responsibility , healing
are not going to happen; nothing moves him
and that scared me silent ..
I have never ever witness anyone so void , so
self destructive, so holding his trauma .
A feminine version of this showed up for one
last lesson, in his alter masculine/feminine
recently and it was extremely enlightening
to grasp the inner views …
Adult children , witnessed addiction, co-dependency
alcoholic and co -dependence , ignored PTSD in
a highly superior , educated , successful maternal
for whom money is everything . No communication
about these major life efforts ,to her sons , with
holding ..friends instead , walking a fine line
having no support in lieu of a repeated lesson
of exactly the same amount of time.
Hearing this renewal on steroids ,after 6 years
where I would suddenly be blasted with negativity
that was so low energy , I gave er a go.
My reward was the takeaway , Understanding
the detailed thinking , planning , timing in
order to carry out plans , in exiting a current
situation ..Draining , yes .. the dynamics brought
my very essence up for a review by a toxic trauma
laden person , stuck, fear-filled , negative and
projecting .
Hours of phone , getting in a time warp
that I found disgusting , the afternoon came
and it ended .
Trusting in change , for her blueprint , is
close , I took myself out of the equation.
I have been on the receiving end of this
hysteria , shame and blame projected
you’re it, because I say so, from folks
who have no idea of the harm to self
and others . I was that person , medicated
floundering in what I sense ( time has ✅)
how my body, the whole of me responded
in core wounds that were not all mine,
but empathically felt..Add that to generations
of abuse in DNA ..I forgave myself, surrendered
all, and live a quiet peace-love-joy, balanced
life ..
Jealousy for this, not understand the personal
power advantage of being in this place , fears
of the harsh lessons inherit in non supported
states of change , like death .
Reviewing this, intensified this attack on me,
I get that..
I have great empathy and support , and know
what is desired in heart and head and soul
will win out , over who will take care of me.
I was forced to nurture myself .. ongoing , yes
and sacred ..
No one has permission to speak to me , in such
a manner, read my blogs . Bother to hear me
over your own inner voice, speak up at the time
of the infraction I might have made or trigger .
Puking those toxins out , spewing me as a target
give me a pretty good idea , of where your coming
from , but silencing ..and I cannot afford to be
anywhere in that space with anyone .
Ever again
Saying so much about inner thinking , I did
not mourn the failure , or lay in hope
of a reunification .
It is what it is..
I aim higher , shake it off and move forward .
Stirred , Shaken, but moving on..
Resolved to step out of the matrix that allows
one sniff of behaviors to be present ,
20 plus years is quite enough , 42, excessive
but so understood now , in all it’s tentacles
given the tools to rise above .
Gratitude to be on my way..
Sun is Shining , Birds are singing
as I step in to fresh food market day , 1st this
year , intent of bliss , seeing old friends
listening to music , a simple , drama
and abuse free heaven on earth..
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Blessings & Peace ,
Doña Luna
3 Powerful Steps to overcome Trauma Triggers & Shame~Lisa A Romano
I appreciate her shared experiences , and
common sense , combined with educated
knowledge 💝
Global Health Agency Told Not To Add “Parental Alienation” Classification, By Lawyers and Experts | Researching Reform
It’s already in the DSM.
Childress has this
Over 172 family law academics, domestic violence experts and children’s rights organisations around the world have written to the World Health Organisation (WHO) raising concerns about the health body’s decision to consider classifying parental alienation as a “Caregiver-child relationship problem”. The classification is being considered as an entry to the WHO’s official guide on diseases.…
— Read on researchingreform.net/2019/04/30/global-health-agency-told-not-to-add-parental-alienation-classification-by-lawyers-and-experts/
Teen Girls Are Killed By a Current or Ex Partner More Often Than We Think – Teen Vogue
A culture of suicide , does not recognize this as
a problem.
Sadly abuse has been normalized , even in deaths
I experienced this in former, his family , friends
then children , totally detached , non emotional
unless seeking info, or angry .. 1 hasn’t bothered
for 2 years ..
as if intent on my physical death …is this trauma?
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Blessings & Peace ,
Doña Luna
Find out what a new study found about teen dating violence death, and why it’s a problem that needs to be taken seriously.
— Read on www.teenvogue.com/story/teen-girls-are-killed-by-a-current-or-ex-partner-more-often-than-we-think
