Is it Narcissism…or Dismissive Avoidance?

While dismissive avoidants and narcissists may both seem emotionally distant, the former shields vulnerability for self-protection, while the latter craves control and admiration—unlocking these differences can transform how you navigate relationships.

Random Thoughts About Submission

Submission that is demanded ceases to be submission and has instead become servitude.  Love that is demanded ceases to be love.  At that point, it simply becomes obedience. Obligation. No longer a free choice of the free will. The demand destroys the essence of what it was meant to be.  And the soul shrivels up. It’s the same idea as being submitted to God.  God doesn’t demand it, but let’s it be a matter of choice.  The choice is what makes it meaningful. 

It’s a Lonely Road Alone

Having been mentored through some bottom-of-the-pit seasons of my own life, I’ve realized how powerful it is to have someone in my corner, encouraging, stretching, pushing, and holding me accountable to follow through with the hard steps I knew I needed to take.