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Substance Abuse and BPD

Original content by Ashley Berges It’s time to examine the signs and symptoms of BPD and impulsive risky behaviors, explicitly concentrating on drug and alcohol abuse.  BPD and alcoholism can go hand in hand. The reason for this is when we are dealing with BPD there are extreme emotional changes. There is constant fear, anxiety, […]

7 Things We Need for a Solid Marriage

Original content by Ashley Berges Most of us may have been married for a long time. As time goes by, we may forget what exactly makes a solid marriage. There are 7 pieces of a solid marriage, not a “perfect” marriage but a solid one that can last the test of time. Often, when we […]

Why do our Love Interests want to Manipulate us?

Original content by Ashley Berges Has your significant other ever told you that you are irritating, no one will ever love you, and that people talk behind your back?  Do you understand how these types of comments are designed to make you feel? Do you understand the manipulation and the control behind these types of comments?  […]

The Link Between Self-Sabotage and Toxic Relationships

Original content by Ashley Berges When we find ourselves in toxic relationships there is one missing element. The missing element is the building block for everything powerful in our lives. It is the thing that changes our lives forever. Once we grasp it, have it, and hold it, we will not accept toxicity in our […]

The Reasons Why Positive Relationships End with Someone with BPD

Original content by Ashley Berges Someone with the signs and symptoms of BPD often participates in impulsive and risky behaviors. Ending positive relationships is something that someone with BPD tendencies is likely to do. Let’s look into why they do this and dig deep into the concept.  Why does someone with BPD tendencies have a […]

Uncovering the Root Causes of Why We Self-Sabotage

Original content by Ashley Berges Do you know what self-sabotage is, and if you do, is it normal to self-sabotage?  Self-sabotage is when we undermine ourselves. It is when we make choices, even if it is choosing something that is not necessarily good for us. Whatever we chose ends up destroying us physically, emotionally, or […]

What You Can Do Right Now For Others See Your True Value

Original content by Ashley Berges Are you being devalued by others in your life? Do you feel as though your goals and dreams are put on the back burner? Does it feel like your life has stagnated and have a lot of toxic relationships in your life? Let’s look at some answers to how the […]

What Happens When Relationship Roles Morph into Something Else?

Original content by Ashley Berges In order to fully understand our relationships, we must completely understand the role we play within the relationship. Often, we begin a relationship in one specific role, and over time it changes and morphs into something completely different. We are unaware of this change because we are so close to […]

Don’t Fear the Triggers, Learn How to Overcome Them

Original content by Ashley Berges When we get triggered we may feel sad, upset, angry, and overwhelmed. We are unable to see the situation in any way but painful. What if we could learn something from our triggers? What if our triggers were seen as opportunities?  When we are triggered things usually get out of […]

Calling the Narcissist Out Versus Distancing Yourself

Original content by Ashley Berges Do we call the narcissist out or do we distance ourselves from them? This is an age-old question we have wondered what to do about. Most likely we all want to call them out. It would be nice to be able to kick them off their self-made pedestal. However, narcissists […]

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