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?

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