Cultivating Melinda: Rebuilding My Life in 2026 After Narcissistic Abuse

The flashing lights of the Sheriff vehicles were illuminating the street while I stood outside describing the events that led up to a large hand print on the side of my face. As Law Enforcement escorted him to the car, I knew there was no turning back. A sense of relief washed over me along …

This is Not a Case of Fear of Missing Out. Part 3

Having grasped the concept that an eventful life was indeed normal, I started wondering why I had this mindset. To wrap my head around this misunderstanding of normality seemed hopeless. How could I change my thinking? Was it even possible? Then, by accident, I discovered this book titled “The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” by …

This is Not a Case of Fear of Missing Out. Part 2

I was born and raised in San Diego and even though Disneyland was less than two hours from my home I thought I could never go to any place like that. That wasn’t for people like me. With that mentality, how do you think I felt when my grandparents brought me to the Magic Kingdom for the first time?