Talking to a narcissist can feel deeply confusing. 
You share your feelings calmly, hoping for understanding, but the conversation twists into blame, denial, or emotional invalidation. That’s because, for the narcissistic personality, control outweighs connection. #narcissist

When autistic honesty meets narcissistic control, there’s a clash between authenticity and ego. Between those who seek truth and those who fear it. resilientminds.blog/why-narcissi... #Neurodiversity #Psychology #AutismAcceptance #NarcissismAwareness

Real love isn’t confusing, conditional, or cruel. It doesn’t make you question your worth or walk on eggshells. It brings calm, not chaos. #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery

Gifted individuals often hear that they are “too much.” Too sensitive, too curious, too energetic, too intense. But what if all this “too much” is actually part of what makes them extraordinary? resilientminds.blog/the-gifted-m... #Gifted #Giftedness #Overexcitabilities

Let’s talk about something that deserves zero stigma. When people need glasses to see clearly, no one questions it. When someone needs insulin for diabetes, it’s seen as responsible self-care. So why do we still judge people who need medication for their mental health? #WorldMentalHealthDay

For many neurodivergent people, the world can feel too bright, too loud, too much. Sensory overload isn’t “being sensitive”. It’s the brain working overtime to process everything at once. resilientminds.blog?p=7280 #SensoryOverload #NeurodivergentVoices

Autistic people are not a “problem” to solve. They are innovators, creators, and visionaries. Without autism, we would likely still be living in caves. The unique ways autistic minds process information have given humanity breakthroughs in science, art, technology, and philosophy. #AutismAcceptance

Want to change your life? Don’t go big. Go small. Your brain hates drastic change. That’s why big resolutions often fail. The truth? 
🌱 Small, consistent steps aren’t just easier. They’re the only way lasting transformation happens. 🔗 Read here: resilientminds.blog/the-science-... #Growth

It’s rarely about urgency. It’s about control. Narcissists love to manufacture crises so that: • Their wants are pushed to the front of the line ⏩ • Everyone else is forced into reaction mode 😰 • Feelings, boundaries, and consequences are ignored 🛑 #Narcissists #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery

Imagine being told, over and over, that the way you speak, play, or connect is “wrong”. Not because you’re unkind, not because you don’t want friends, but simply because you’re different. 🔗 Read here: resilientminds.blog/autistic-kid... #AutismAcceptance #NeurodiversityAffirming #StopBullying

Ever feel like your ADHD brain is both your superpower and your challenge? 
One moment it’s all adventure and creativity… the next, it’s regret, comparison, and self-blame. Your brain is wired for a different rhythm. It’s time the world understood that. resilientminds.blog/the-adhd-sha... #ADHD

🌪 The Illusion of Control 🌪 We plan. We prepare. We try to protect ourselves from pain, failure, or loss. But life, messy, beautiful, unpredictable life, has its own rhythm. #Psychology #LettingGo #IllusionOfControl #MentalHealth #Acceptance

Discernment isn’t judgment. It’s clarity. It’s seeing people for who they are, not who they pretend to be. Give it time. Masks slip. The truth always shows up when you’re patient. Pay attention to the patterns, not the promises. #Discernment

Masking is exhausting. Smiling when you’re tired. Nodding when you’re confused. Shrinking yourself to fit in. It’s constantly editing yourself to meet the world’s expectations. You deserve spaces where you can show up fully as you are and where you belong. #Neurodiversity #MaskingFatigue

🌪️ Just because they seem fine, doesn’t mean they are fine. High-functioning neurodivergent people are often praised for how well they “manage.” They’re not thriving. They’re compensating. resilientminds.blog/the-hidden-c... #MaskingIsExhausting #HighFunctioningMyth

A trauma response is not a choice. It’s your brain’s way of protecting you. 🔥Fight. 🏃‍♀️Flight 🐇Freeze 🙇Fawn. You didn’t choose this. Your nervous system did. To survive. 🧠 Learn how to retrain your brain and move from survival to safety. 👉 Read the full article: resilientminds.blog/healing-star...

“You’re just too sensitive.” If you've ever been told this by someone who also left you feeling small, confused, or like you had to explain yourself constantly, this blog is for you. You were reacting normally to abnormal behavior. #narcissisticabuse #gaslighting #cptsd

Being a parent to an autistic child isn’t hardest because of autism itself, It’s watching the world misunderstand them. Dismiss them. Exclude them. This one is for the parents carrying it all. 🔗 resilientminds.blog/autism-paren... #Autismparent #Autismmom #Autismdad

Narcissists don’t accurately read emotions. They project their own inner world onto others. Why? Because narcissists often lack true empathy. They don’t see you. They interpret your reactions as extensions of themselves. #Narcissist #Projecting

It is well-known that autistic people often face negative social experiences. A recent review of 64 studies showed us just how often. Alvin van Asselt #Autism   Source: rdcu.be/eoYzR

Ever notice that little voice in your head saying you're not good enough, too much, or a failure? That voice might not be yours. Many of us carry internalized messages from childhood, words once spoken by caregivers, teachers, or abusers. Over time, they become our inner critic. #innercritic

Have you ever felt like you had to act like someone else just to be accepted? That’s masking — and for many neurodivergent people, it’s a daily reality. Masking means hiding traits like stimming, needing extra time, or not making eye contact, just to appear “normal.” #Neurodiversity #Masking

🎶 Music Training Changes the Brain. And the Data Proves It. 🧠✨ Making music isn’t just creative expression, it rewires and transforms your brain. Cutting music programs? You're actually cutting brain development. Music isn’t just a class. It’s a lifeline. resilientminds.blog/music-traini...

Narcissists don’t truly see their children. They see a reflection of themselves. Not a child with needs, feelings, and a mind of their own, but an extension of themselves to control, perfect, or discard. Love begins with recognition. A narcissist can’t love what they refuse to see. #Narcissists

Imagine being able to grasp complex astrophysics but struggling to tie your shoes. Or composing symphonies in your mind, yet unable to write them down. This is life for twice-exceptional (2e) kids: gifted and misunderstood. www.sengifted.org/post/bridgin... #TwiceExceptional #2e #Neurodiversity

Narcissists often believe their own lies. Confronting the truth means facing vulnerability, accountability, or shame. That’s something most of them avoid at all costs. You can’t expect honesty from someone who’s built their entire identity on denial. #narcissist #narcissists #distortion

Growing up with one arm, I became a constant target for bullying. When you’re harassed, excluded, and abused, it’s easy to start wondering if you are the problem. But here’s the truth: you were never the problem.

🎭 Narcissists constantly blame others, while they are the ones destroying anything good in their life. AND they expect an applause for creating a big mess. They burn one bridge after another. They sabotage their own success and then create conspiracy theories about who's plotting against them.

We carry within us vast reservoirs of untapped potential. Too often, we postpone our growth and say "I’ll do it someday." But if not now, then when? The perfect moment you're waiting for doesn't exist. Your potential isn't something to be saved for later. It's meant to be expressed today.

Beautiful. Real. True. open.substack.com/pub/shergrif...

Social media platforms have transformed from spaces of connection into battlegrounds of hostility. Every day, millions face entitled, aggressive, and uncivil interactions online. This isn't just occasional rudeness. It's a fundamental shift in how people behave when hiding behind screens.

There is NO autism epidemic. When a diagnosis is broadened to include more people, the number of diagnoses goes up. Broader criteria = more diagnoses. #AutismAcceptance #NeurodiversityAwareness #EndTheStigma #OneSpectrum #UnderstandingAutism

Neurodivergent people see the world through a unique lens. Many have a deep sense of justice, incredible memory, creative problem-solving, or the ability to hyperfocus on passions that lead to brilliant insights. #NeurodiversityIsBeautiful

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: my article, “Bridging Two Worlds: A Guide to Supporting Twice-Exceptional Children", has just been published on the SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) website! www.sengifted.org/post/bridgin... #TwiceExceptional #2e

📢 The Innovator's Dilemma in Real Time: Kill Your Business, Or Watch Someone Else Do It Uncomfortable truth: The most dangerous place for your company is right where you're succeeding today. That's where disruption finds you. resilientminds.blog/the-innovato... #Innovation #Change

In Honor of Autism Acceptance Month: Temple Grandin's Remarkable Journey 🧩💫 This April for Autism Acceptance Month, I invite you to watch "Temple Grandin" – a film that opens eyes and hearts to the incredible potential of neurodivergent minds ✨🧠 youtu.be/cpkN0JdXRpM?... #AutismAcceptanceMonth

🧠✨ April is National Autism Acceptance Month. Let's talk about the rise in autism and ADHD diagnoses. It is actually GOOD NEWS! 🎉 More people are breaking free from masking, and embracing their authentic selves! 💫 resilientminds.blog/understandin... #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Breaking Free: Recognizing the Narcissist's Playbook When it's your moment to shine, watch how the narcissist responds. Narcissists can't stand when the spotlight isn't on them: your birthday, graduation, promotion, or even your wedding day becomes their battleground. #NarcissisticAbuse

Navigating Misinformation: How to Talk to Friends and Family About Conspiracy Theories 🧠💭 When loved ones trust random online strangers over experts, it can tear families apart. 💔 resilientminds.blog/navigating-m... #ConspiracyTheories #DigitalLiteracy #Misinformation

👩‍💼 Breaking Bias: International Women's Day 💪⚖️ This International Women's Day, let's talk about the unconscious bias that holds talented women back. When a man is decisive, he's "strong." When a woman is decisive, why is she labeled "bossy"? #InternationalWomansDay #IWD2025 #BreakTheBias

DIVIDE AND CONTROL: Narcissistic and Psychopathic Isolation Tactics • When people stand united, they form a powerful front against manipulation • Division weakens this collective strength • Their ultimate goal: isolate individuals to gain control and power #Narcissist

🌅 THE POWER OF MORNING JOY: A Path to Lasting Happiness Just 10 minutes of intentional happiness in the morning activates your brain's ventral striatum, creating a positive feedback loop of well-being. resilientminds.blog/essentials-t... #MentalHealth #FindingJoy

Ready to move beyond surviving to thriving? 🌱 Trauma survivors who've done the healing work and are asking "what's next?" 🎯 Reclaim your pre-trauma dreams 🎨 Transform your story into art ⭐ Find an unexpected new purpose resilientminds.blog/finding-your... #Trauma #Traumarecovery #Healing

The Kindness Trap: Why Narcissistic Abuse is Hard to Escape Learn how seemingly positive actions can be used as a smokescreen for manipulation and control: resilientminds.blog/the-kindness...   #NarcissisticAbuse #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #TraumaBond #Narcissist #Narcissists

Unlocking the Power of Leadership: Fostering Team Success 🎯 The stereotype of the commanding boss has persisted through decades of workplace culture, but it fundamentally misunderstands what true leadership means. resilientminds.blog/redefining-l... #Leadership

Narcissistic Promise Cycles 🧵 1. You try to establish boundaries or leave 2. They respond with elaborate promises and shows of remorse 3. There's a honeymoon period of good behavior 4. The cycle of abuse gradually resumes 5. When confronted, they claim you're "dwelling on the past" #Narcissist

🎧 Ever wondered what it's like when your ears work perfectly, but your brain scrambles all the sounds around you? That's the daily reality for millions of people living with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). resilientminds.blog/when-the-wor... #AuditoryProcessingDisorder

🏡 The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids? Chores! Make it FUN: 🎵 Create a cleaning playlist 🦸‍♀️ Wear superhero capes while cleaning 🎮 Turn it into a game 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make it a family activity resilientminds.blog/the-power-of... #ParentingTips #RaisingKids

🧠 Living with ADHD:   The ADHD Experience: • Time feels abstract: future deadlines don't feel real until they're immediate • We know WHAT to do, we struggle with DOING it resilientminds.blog/living-with-... #ADHD #ExecutiveFunctioning

A significant trait of narcissism is oppositional behavior. Everything you agree on, they’ll do exactly the opposite. Narcissists are driven by a need for power and attention. Upsetting you satisfies those needs. Don’t let them get under your skin. See them for who they are. #Narcisssist