Sometimes, a jerk is a jerk and doesn’t need to be categorized under the DSM-5. ⠀ 👀 Having terminology for why people behave the way they do can be helpful, but quickly assuming someone is a narcissist is problematic. ⠀ What do you think? Let me know in the comments. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #anxiousattachment #anxiouslyattached #dsm #dsm5 #codependentrecovery #codependentnomore #narcissist #avoidantattachment #gaslighting #narcissism #attachmenttheory ⠀ ⠀ (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcJL7RvuDS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

we have two choices: embrace and love what we have and feel joy as deeply and fully as we can, and eventually lose everything—or shield ourselves, be miserable… and eventually lose everything. Living in fear won't stop us from losing what we love, it will only stop us from enjoying it. ~ More Than Two by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert. The quote I used for my last blog post. (Link in profile) The fact of death should make us value life and joy more. Today at work, I danced because I was happy. I heard two friends tell how they met. I may be on disability and have so many “illnesses” but there is a lot of joy in my life too. There are so many people I love in my life and that makes me truly blessed. I wonder if anyone loves Trump. I find it hard to believe. The ability to be in loving relationships is better than being president. I don’t want to live in fear, but in appreciation for what I have. That’s what mindfulness does - it’s being appreciative of everything we have in this current moment. I don’t have much but I have everything I need. Move always towards love, not fear. #recovery #mentalhealth #morethantwo #polyamory #relationships ##love #joy #mindfulness #appreciatelife #alifeworthliving #focusonthegood #bethechange #pursuelove #codependentrecovery

I'm thankful for @lisaaromano 's work! Thank you Lisa!! #lisaaromano #codependentrecovery #abusesurvivor #warriorwoman #selflove #thankful (at Jacksonville, Florida)