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Writing isn’t just a hobby for me – it’s a passion. Since I was a child, writing has been a way of learning, understanding, sharing, reflecting, inspiring, and motivating myself and others. I’m honored to share them with you and welcome your comments or suggestions. We’re all growing together!

articles on life

Writing isn’t just a hobby for me – it’s a passion. Since I was a child, writing has been a way of learning, understanding, sharing, reflecting, inspiring, and motivating myself and others. I’m honored to share them with you and welcome your comments or suggestions. We’re all growing together!

Chelsey’s articles

Discover transformational articles on healing from narcissistic abuse, interpersonal trauma, toxic relationships, gaslighting, thriving as an introvert/empath, self-worth, intuition, anxiety, relationships, self-trust, boundaries, and more!

Is My Partner a Narcissist?

Is My Partner a Narcissist?

There are two huge ways you can start to put the puzzle pieces together to determine if your partner is a narcissist: >Your partner’s behavioral patterns>Your own emotions and reactions You can’t judge if someone is a narcissist based on ONE interaction,...

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5 Signs You’re Talking to a Narcissist

5 Signs You’re Talking to a Narcissist

Would you know if you were talking to a narcissist? While it takes time to observe patterns to truly identify a toxic person - There are definitely clues along the way! Here are 5 signs that you’re talking to a narcissist: 1. They’re either the perpetual victim or...

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How Do Narcissists Gain Power Over You?

How Do Narcissists Gain Power Over You?

Narcissists gain power by labeling your confusion. Here’s what happens… They seem likable and charming (at first). So, naturally, you start to trust them and your defenses come down. Slowly, they start gaslighting you, making you second guess yourself, your reactions,...

read more
How Can You Recognize Emotional Trauma?

How Can You Recognize Emotional Trauma?

“Trauma” isn’t limited to physical violence, war zones, or natural disasters. Trauma can happen in our homes - In our workplaces - In our culture - It happens in the way we’re talked to, treated, and communicated with. Emotional trauma is what happens when you feel...

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The Beauty of an Introvert

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...

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Do Narcissists Target Introverts?

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...

read more
The Inner World of Introverts

The Inner World of Introverts

I've been spending a lot of time in quiet contemplation lately. I haven't really been able to express why or even have an answer to people's "are you OK?" questions. I just knew I needed quiet time and wanted to reduce outside stimulation, opinions, and interactions. ...

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Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

If you're reading this, you probably already know the basics of what it means to be an introvert - you need silence and solitude to gain energy, feel drained and overwhelmed with loud noises and busy environments, and process information best by thinking first and...

read more
Why Introverts Aren’t Rude

Why Introverts Aren’t Rude

If you've ever been accused of being rude, self-centered, cold, or distant for withdrawing into your shell for a period of time, you know the pain and guilt of trying to meet your quiet needs. This misunderstanding can be confusing, and hurtful, and can place a strain...

read more
How Introverts Should Handle the Holidays

How Introverts Should Handle the Holidays

For introverts, the holidays are always a treacherous time: holiday parties, endless socializing, and an abundance of family time. It's also the time of year that introverts become keenly aware that their preference and need for alone time is often viewed as unusual,...

read more

Chelsey’s Articles

Discover transformational articles on healing from narcissistic abuse, interpersonal trauma, toxic relationships, gaslighting, thriving as an introvert/empath, self-worth, intuition, anxiety, relationships, self-trust, boundaries, and more!

Is My Partner a Narcissist?

Is My Partner a Narcissist?

There are two huge ways you can start to put the puzzle pieces together to determine if your partner is a narcissist: >Your partner’s behavioral patterns>Your own emotions and reactions You can’t judge if someone is a narcissist based on ONE interaction,...

read more
5 Signs You’re Talking to a Narcissist

5 Signs You’re Talking to a Narcissist

Would you know if you were talking to a narcissist? While it takes time to observe patterns to truly identify a toxic person - There are definitely clues along the way! Here are 5 signs that you’re talking to a narcissist: 1. They’re either the perpetual victim or...

read more
How Do Narcissists Gain Power Over You?

How Do Narcissists Gain Power Over You?

Narcissists gain power by labeling your confusion. Here’s what happens… They seem likable and charming (at first). So, naturally, you start to trust them and your defenses come down. Slowly, they start gaslighting you, making you second guess yourself, your reactions,...

read more
How Can You Recognize Emotional Trauma?

How Can You Recognize Emotional Trauma?

“Trauma” isn’t limited to physical violence, war zones, or natural disasters. Trauma can happen in our homes - In our workplaces - In our culture - It happens in the way we’re talked to, treated, and communicated with. Emotional trauma is what happens when you feel...

read more
The Beauty of an Introvert

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...

read more
Do Narcissists Target Introverts?

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...

read more
The Inner World of Introverts

The Inner World of Introverts

I've been spending a lot of time in quiet contemplation lately. I haven't really been able to express why or even have an answer to people's "are you OK?" questions. I just knew I needed quiet time and wanted to reduce outside stimulation, opinions, and interactions. ...

read more
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

If you're reading this, you probably already know the basics of what it means to be an introvert - you need silence and solitude to gain energy, feel drained and overwhelmed with loud noises and busy environments, and process information best by thinking first and...

read more
Why Introverts Aren’t Rude

Why Introverts Aren’t Rude

If you've ever been accused of being rude, self-centered, cold, or distant for withdrawing into your shell for a period of time, you know the pain and guilt of trying to meet your quiet needs. This misunderstanding can be confusing, and hurtful, and can place a strain...

read more
How Introverts Should Handle the Holidays

How Introverts Should Handle the Holidays

For introverts, the holidays are always a treacherous time: holiday parties, endless socializing, and an abundance of family time. It's also the time of year that introverts become keenly aware that their preference and need for alone time is often viewed as unusual,...

read more

Chelsey’s Articles

Discover transformational articles on healing from narcissistic abuse, interpersonal trauma, toxic relationships, gaslighting, thriving as an introvert/empath, self-worth, intuition, anxiety, relationships, self-trust, boundaries, and more!

Is My Partner a Narcissist?

Is My Partner a Narcissist?

There are two huge ways you can start to put the puzzle pieces together to determine if your partner is a narcissist: >Your partner’s behavioral patterns>Your own emotions and reactions You can’t judge if someone is a narcissist based on ONE interaction,...

read more
5 Signs You’re Talking to a Narcissist

5 Signs You’re Talking to a Narcissist

Would you know if you were talking to a narcissist? While it takes time to observe patterns to truly identify a toxic person - There are definitely clues along the way! Here are 5 signs that you’re talking to a narcissist: 1. They’re either the perpetual victim or...

read more
How Do Narcissists Gain Power Over You?

How Do Narcissists Gain Power Over You?

Narcissists gain power by labeling your confusion. Here’s what happens… They seem likable and charming (at first). So, naturally, you start to trust them and your defenses come down. Slowly, they start gaslighting you, making you second guess yourself, your reactions,...

read more
How Can You Recognize Emotional Trauma?

How Can You Recognize Emotional Trauma?

“Trauma” isn’t limited to physical violence, war zones, or natural disasters. Trauma can happen in our homes - In our workplaces - In our culture - It happens in the way we’re talked to, treated, and communicated with. Emotional trauma is what happens when you feel...

read more
The Beauty of an Introvert

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...

read more
Do Narcissists Target Introverts?

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...

read more
The Inner World of Introverts

The Inner World of Introverts

I've been spending a lot of time in quiet contemplation lately. I haven't really been able to express why or even have an answer to people's "are you OK?" questions. I just knew I needed quiet time and wanted to reduce outside stimulation, opinions, and interactions. ...

read more
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?

If you're reading this, you probably already know the basics of what it means to be an introvert - you need silence and solitude to gain energy, feel drained and overwhelmed with loud noises and busy environments, and process information best by thinking first and...

read more
Why Introverts Aren’t Rude

Why Introverts Aren’t Rude

If you've ever been accused of being rude, self-centered, cold, or distant for withdrawing into your shell for a period of time, you know the pain and guilt of trying to meet your quiet needs. This misunderstanding can be confusing, and hurtful, and can place a strain...

read more
How Introverts Should Handle the Holidays

How Introverts Should Handle the Holidays

For introverts, the holidays are always a treacherous time: holiday parties, endless socializing, and an abundance of family time. It's also the time of year that introverts become keenly aware that their preference and need for alone time is often viewed as unusual,...

read more

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Chelsey Brooke Cole, LPC-MHSP, CPTT, RPT

[email protected] 

629-777-5480

Contact Info

Chelsey Brooke Cole, LPC-MHSP, CPTT, RPT

[email protected] 

629-777-5480

 

Contact Info

Chelsey Brooke Cole, LPC-MHSP, CPTT, RPT

[email protected] 

629-777-5480

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