Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Emotional Vampires

This video is starring Margie Warrell, she is a life coach and a best selling author. This video is about how to get rid of and beat away emotional vampires, people who suck all the energy out of you. Showing you that you can cut them out of your life and be yourself without getting your energy ripped from underneath you. Always remember to keep a positive look on life and dont let anyone tell you different about life or yourself.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Take Time For Your Life and Yourself


If your questioning whether or not your relationship is emontionally draining you or if your stuck in the "am I in a toxic relationship...?" Take this quiz and you will soon know. Choose the person wisely, dont second guess yourself, and answer fast and honestly.


1. Write down the name of a person in your life.
2. Am I able to be myself with this person? Do I feel accepted by him/her?
3. Is this person critical or judgmental of me?
4. Does the relationship provide an even give-and-take exchange of energy?
5. Do I feel upbeat and energized when I'm around this person, or depleted and drained?
6. Does this person share my values? My level of integrity?
7. Is this person committed to our relationship?
8. Can this person celebrate my success?
9. Do I feel good about myself when I'm with this person?


 if after you take the quiz you want to know how to comfront that person because you want to better the relationship these three steps are ways to help you respectfully announce it. It tends to make it a conversation rather than an automatic arguement. Your goal doesnt have to be to save the relationship and just by saying these words doesnt mean everything is going to go away... it takes time!

Step One: Set the stage."In an effort to honor our relationship, I need to tell you the truth..."
Step Two: Follow up with how you feel."When you _______ it makes me feel ______..."
Step Three: Then ask your family member or friend."Are you willing to stop doing that?"

From Cheryl Richardson's book Take Time for Your Life

Monday, March 21, 2011

Barriers In Toxic Relationships

 Relationship abuse doesnt always start with physical and sexual abuse. Most of the time the relationship goes smoothly and then things start appearing more and more. Once the abusers feels you are comfortable with them and that your not going to leave the abuse starts. Most commonly it is mental abuse including name calling and so on. After they realize that you havent left them yet and your putting up with the emotional abuse, their true colors start to come out. Never tell yourself never. If you feel you might be in an abusive relationship, you probably are. Many victims are always questioning themselves on whether or not their are in an abusive relationship or not. Love in any real and legit relationship has love, respect, and trust. It doesnt have overwhelming jealousy and controlling thoughts. For example if your partner gets mad that you have a best friend of the opposite sex that you talk to and were close with before they were even in your life and then they all of a sudden make you close them off. Once you see that your partner is all your life consists of, thats the last chance you have to get out. Many victims families say how their son/daughter changed who they were and wouldnt tell information on their relationship and said it was "personal". Even people who seem like their lives are perfect can get caught up in toxic relationships. Watch out, and stay away from them, and always remember if you ponder the thought of being in a poor relationship... your probably in one.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

danger signs that YOU are in a toxic relationship

  • you are put you down verbally (in private or in front of others)
  • they isolate you from your other relationships
  • your thoughts, opinions, accomplishments or words dont matter to them
  • your self identity is lost
  •  you have became overly dependent on them
  •  have no clue about how to survive without them
  •  escape from telling the truth at times for fear of upsetting them
  • they spy on you/ watch your every move
  • your partner is over dominating
  • they leaving no space for your preference.
  • you feel afraid or unsafe being with them 
  • they puts the blame on you for the relationship
  •  expecting you to change the relationship and to make things work.
  • your self-esteem is on an all time low from them making you feel unattractive  
  • they are overly possessive
  • they are over powering

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Welcome Everyone :)

Just wanted to welcome all of you to my blog page. I am hoping that you will all learn and take something away from my topic. It is something I have dealt with before making me passionate about the subject. I am going to specifically discuss compulsive liars, how to spot and stop the abusers, how to leave and say no, and lying with chemically dependant people and the toxic parts of relationships with them. Hope you find interest as well :)