Knowing The Difference Between Helping And Rescuing
We often confuse the terms helping and rescuing… But these are two very different things. Helping is when we support someone who has already committed to helping themselves. Helping has consistent and healthy boundaries. It means there’s a difference between what “I”...
Have You Ever Felt Shame For Being An Introvert?
Think of the word shame. What comes to mind? Feelings of regret or embarrassment, of not being good enough, of failing, of not meeting expectations, or a sense of disconnectedness? Everyone thinks of shame in different ways, but there’s one common thread –...
Why Being Quiet is a Strength
Imagine you’re attending a social event at a friend’s house. You debated on whether or not you even had the energy to come today, but you decided to push through and make the best of it. You feel like you’ve been blending in quite well, as...
The Beauty of an Introvert
Relationships can be the source of much joy and much grief, especially for those of us who desire to be understood and known, yet left alone at the same time. We may worry about what to say or how to spark the interest of another, while at the same time being fiercely...
Do Narcissists Target Introverts?
Narcissist – the word might send chills up your spine or make you think of your arrogant boss, overly-opinionated family member, or toxic partner. Either way, we can’t escape the fact that the term narcissist has become a buzzword these days and as with anything that...
Chelsey Brooke Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and speaker specializing in narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. Praised as "Enlightening and Empowering" Chelsey's bestselling book, If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth is available wherever books are sold.