Dominica Applegate

If you’re dealing with a narcissist, chances are you’re left feeling defeated more times than you’d like. You’re walking on eggshells, feeling inadequate, and likely exhausted from making darn sure their ego is having a good trip.
But there’s good news honey; this can change!
What is a narcissist?
In short, a narcissist is an extremely self-centered person who needs affirmed and admired all the time. They feel entitled to everything good, hate criticism, and need to be surrounded by those who...

“You’re such a frickin’ idiot! Is their something wrong with your brain?”

I know, right? How rude!

This type of verbal bashing, along with plenty of other toxic behaviors, shouldn’t be tolerated in any relationship. The reality, however, is that plenty of us allow some toxicity to rule the roost, whether by parent, friend, sibling, boss, or lover.

I can totally relate, because in my last relationship, I tolerated plenty of toxic behaviors. Sometimes I failed to recognize they were toxic and o...

When we talk about the many benefits of the internet, we often choose to ignore the fact that while the web may have many positive elements, it also can be used in ways that have proven to be detrimental to our family and societal values. This is particularly true for marriages and families. While the internet can be educational and entertaining, it can also be used for things that take away from a family – like porn.
Internet pornography is a huge market, and the market keeps expanding becau...

It was the kind of text that made my shoulders slump. A friend of a friend had asked me to write a short e-book for her business

I didn’t really discover I was an introvert until I hit my 40s. If I run into you at the store and you want to strike up a conversation, I apologize ahead of time. I mean, I am genuinely happy to greet you, but I’m not thrilled about carrying on a conversation. Also, if we are on the elevator heading up 10 floors, just so you know, I prefer pin-drop quiet....

There are some men and women who decide to get sober when they hit middle age, oftentimes having drank a good part of their adult lives. Although getting into recovery at any age is wonderful, it can lead to some feelings of guilt about the past or apprehension about truly getting a fresh start. Although some men and women begin drinking in middle age, many times to cope with loneliness, divorce or feeling a lack of purpose, others who have been drinking all along find themselves itching for a new life in sobriety.

The hot, honeymoon phase certainly rocks. It’s purely magical and intoxicating. Now, are you going to do what it takes to keep it that way or are you going to f*ck it up like over 50% of couples? It’s your call. Like it or not, it really is up to you and your sexy boo...

With the surge in foreclosures over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in real estate investing. Investors have taken advantage of the down market in order to snatch up rental properti...

I love this quote by Wayne Dyer: “Self-worth comes from one thing- thinking that you are worthy.”

The level of your self-worth will affect so many areas of your life: your relationships, career, aspirations, spirituality, etc.

I certainly didn’t always feel this way. In fact, for much of my life I hid away in my musty, dark closet because I didn’t want to come out for fear that I would be...well. Rejected.
SMH, for sure.
I figured out I was a lesbian when I was 17 and just out of high school. That summer I happened to meet my very first lesbian crowd and before long, I had my very first lesbian crush. You must know, though, that this occurred more than 20 years ago.
You know, when homosexuality was like the plague?...

“You’re too sensitive!” She said, slamming the door as she left.

Well, you’re an IN-sensitive a**hole, I thought to myself, not having the nerve to actually say it out loud.

Welcome to the world of being highly sensitive in a world that still lacks in understanding.

Within the past few years I’ve come to the awareness that I’m a highly sensitive person (HSP). No. This does not mean I’m psychic (though I’m working on that). A person who is highly sensitive has a significantly fine-tuned nervous system—an energetic over-achiever, I suppose.

If you’ve ever suffered through some time in an unhealthy relationship, you’ll completely appreciate the following tips for a super-duper, exciting, healthy, and SANE relationship. I mean, toxic relationships totally suck every bit of positive energy you’ve got, leaving both of you bone dry. I’m sure you want your relationship...

Excitement filled the air as Dawn and her sister, Donna, drove to Georgia for a relaxing weekend at a cabin. Dawn's son was graduating from Fort Benning Army Airborne School

Nerves on edge, frightened at the thought of shedding comfortable layers, I courageously jumped into a new reality where nakedness is seen as beautiful. Authenticity viewed as courageous. Truth…noble...

My fingers slowly trace the outline of my face in the reflection of the tarnished mirror.

I notice each delicate curve, feature and the way my eyes look hollow. Deadness. I tighten my brows and look deeper, thinking just maybe I’d see something worth salvaging in my matted soul.

Dear God, please.

I close my eyes gently and take a deep breath. The exhale feels good and for a split second I feel a sense of hope. Then the memories return....