Aging and Thriving

02/19/2024

After asking about what you seek following interactions with narcissistic behavior, your answers really highlighted the range of experiences and perspectives out there. It's clear we're all at different places in dealing with this and this is something I see again and again.

You've pointed out how narcissism affects more than just personal relationships, impacting broader aspects of life too. This is an essential understanding that allows us to see a bigger picture. Recognizing the wide reach of narcissistic behavior helps us understand we're not alone in this struggle. It's about building our inner strength and seeing the larger patterns at play.

Setting boundaries is a practical step that's made a real difference for me and is crucial, no matter the setting, to protect our peace of mind. It's been a vital part of my own experience, reminding me (and hopefully you too) that we deserve to be treated with respect and care.

Your responses have opened up a lot of insights into dealing with narcissistic dynamics. It's not just about getting through it but learning how to build resilience and take care of ourselves along the way.

For anyone who's shared or is still figuring things out, remember, your journey matters. There are others out there with similar experiences and it can be comforting to know we're not alone. Whether you're just starting to navigate these challenges or have found strategies that work for you, every bit of insight is valuable.

02/17/2024

What are the top 3 things you want if you've been under the influence of a narcissist?
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11/03/2022

11/03/2022

Silver
"How many years of beauty do I have left?
she asks me.

How many more do you want?
Here. Here is 34. Here is 50.

When you are 80 years old
and your beauty rises in ways
your cells cannot even imagine now
and your wild bones grow luminous and
ripe, having carried the weight
of a passionate life.

When your hair is aflame
with winter
and you have decades of
learning and leaving and loving
sewn into
the corners of your eyes
and your children come home
to find their own history
in your face.

When you know what it feels like to fail
ferociously
and have gained the
capacity
to rise and rise and rise again.

When you can make your tea
on a quiet and ridiculously lonely afternoon
and still have a song in your heart
Queen owl wings beating
beneath the cotton of your sweater.
Because your beauty began there
beneath the sweater and the skin,
remember?

This is when I will take you
into my arms and coo
YOU BRAVE AND GLORIOUS THING
you’ve come so far.
I see you.
Your beauty is breathtaking.

Author: Jeannette Encinias

Photo: Yasmina Rossi .rossi