Yeah....NOT POSSIBLE!!!! Trying to 'reason' with someone who is incapable of it is the very definition of beating your head against a steel beam. This community is here to help you find ways to navigate these and all the other challenges that come with toxic personalities. To get to started right off the bat - here are three things to keep in mind when you're having a conversation with a manipulative person: 1) Be a 'gray rock'! Showing outward emotions gives fuel to their fire, and they can and will use those emotions against you. 2) Stick to the facts. Keep it simple, concise and to the point 3) Slow the merry-go-round by using the word 'NEVERTHELESS' to redirect back to the original point 4) Call a 'time-out' - and remove yourself (use a bathroom break or any other excuse) - go take some deep breaths and refocus to the purpose of the original conversation before re-engaging. I know it is hard, and painful when you are wishing for understanding and are met with confusion or contempt. Remember - they are projecting their OWN issues in those moments! How will you use these tips?

Sometimes it's just too crazy to put into words...am I right?! You try to explain it, but it doesn't even make sense to you enough to explain to anyone else just how mixed up it all feels..... Every day you wake up and feel like you're at a tea party with the "MAD HATTER' - but one you'd rather NOT have been invited to! So, anytime you find yourself sitting at the proverbial table with someone who isn't capable of normal conversation - RAISE YOUR PINKY! Take back your POWER with this simple action. NOT for them. But to remind you that YOU have control of what you do and say in that situation - and you are learning to do so with grace and control! You can't change them....but you CAN change how you respond to them! We can get stronger, more resilient & strategic and even start to heal! So, get that PINKY UP! You're HERE, and now you're going to start learning how to navigate the crazy and come out on the other side! If there is a 'mad tea party' - we might as well come PREPARED!!! <3 Speaking of - what is your favorite tea??

After 50+ years on this earth, I've learned a thing...or two...many the HARD way! LOL The prompting to start a community to help others feel like they have a safe to process, express, learn, and rediscover JOY and HOPE again has been on my heart for months...so here goes!! To get the PAR-'T' started - tell me what your GOLF handicap is - and if you don't have one (like me)....make one up! LOL