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- Confusion and Disappointment of Love Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineConfusion and Disappointment of Love Addiction (Codependency Part One) written by Randi G Fine, originally published on Life As A Human Have you ever believed that you could love someone enough to fix whatever is wrong in their life? Do you have the ability or tendency to deny and ...
Views: 1459 - Raising Honest Children - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineCan Your Children Be Honest? Parenting Advice: Establishing Open Communication and Trust I often hear parents say, “My child does not tell me anything.” Children go through phases, particularly during their adolescent years, when they see no logical or justifiable reason to communicate ...
Views: 1458 - My Personal Journey of Recovery - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FinePrologue from My New Book FINE…LY: MY STORY OF HOPE, LOVE, AND DESTINY I believe that there are divine reasons for the pregnant pauses in our lives; the times when our life seems to come to a screeching halt and we are rendered powerless over it. Those are the times we should pay especially ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - The Addictive Personality, Part One - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part One of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine How do you envision someone with an addictive personality? Do you picture an alcoholic, someone strung out on drugs, a chain smoker, or a gambler down on his luck? Addictive behaviors are commonly thought of ...
Views: 1438 - How I Found Faith - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineI was brought up in a Jewish, kosher home. Our family life revolved around Judaism. My grandfather was an Orthodox Cantor. I went to Hebrew School three times a week for six years and became a Bat Mitzvah. Even our kitchen clock had hebrew letters instead of numbers. Although the ...
Views: 1436 - Celebrating Life After 40 - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineIn preparation for an inspiring interview last night with Anna Banks on her radio show “Living Fully After 40,” I reflected on the highlights of middle age. I discovered, while mentally unearthing the positive side of aging, that there are many benefits to this inevitable change of life. Those ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Recovering From Relationship Codependency - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineRecovering From Relationship Codependency (Codependency Part Two) written by Randi G. Fine Originally published on Life As A Human Codependency is an emotional disorder that begins forming in childhood, but it does not reveal itself until a person starts having adult ...
Views: 1358 - Abuse Campaign of Pathological Narcissists - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Randi FinePathological Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine Excerpt from my upcoming book, Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivors Guide to Healing Pathological narcissistic abuse is far more damaging than any of us can possibly conceive. Have no doubt—it is both ...
Views: 1348 - Loving Ourselves First - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineSelf Love Comes Before All Else "You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." ~Buddha So many women struggle with the concept of self-love. Women by nature are nurturers, caretakers. Many of us believe that it is our duty to give and give, ...
Views: 1343 - We Are Eternal, Our Purpose Is Infinite - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineHave you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing all this for? Why is life such a struggle? What am I accomplishing?’” I am fascinated by life after life accounts. I’ve read a multitude of books written by reputable spiritual mediums and have attended their seminars. I have personally ...
Views: 1328 - Unspoken Words of Every Child - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineMany of us, myself included, have suffered through difficult childhoods. It is with greater clarity that we are able to evaluate our past from an adult perspective. Though we may be cognizant of the root of our pain, our childhood experiences were tightly woven into the cloth that made us who ...
Views: 1320 - The Reward of Pushing Against the Tide - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineThe number one reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have gotten.” ~ Vaibhav Shah When I first read this quote it rang true for me; I think we all can relate to it in some way. But then I found myself reading ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Are You Being Spiritually Abused by a Narcissist - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineSpiritual Narcissistic Abuse Randi G. Fine, Author From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Mark shares his Close Encounter: I’ve been married to an intelligent, beautiful woman for seventeen years and we ...
Views: 1278 - How to Deal With the Curve Balls of Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineHow to Throw a Successful Pity Party and Then Start Thriving Again I have discussed this thought in previous articles, but this time I will state it in the form of an affirmation: "There is a reason of greater good for everything that happens." Acknowledging that there is a greater good ...
Views: 1275 - Is Your Inner Dialogue Keeping You Stuck In Pain - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineChanging the Way You Talk to Yourself Randi G. Fine, Author From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Each of us has a subconscious inner voice, called an “inner dialogue,” that strongly influences our life. ...
Views: 1263 - How to Spot a Narcissist on the Prowl - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineRecognizing the Red Flags Article Written by Randi G. Fine Author of Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery Narcissists are everywhere. These predators covertly walk among us in droves. Adept at changing their personalities in ...
Views: 1252 - Making Courageous Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineMaking Difficult, Courageous Decisions Written by Randi G. Fine A life rooted in faith, love, and honor is one of compassion and acceptance; one that values and respects others for their intelligence, strength, and courage. ~Randi G. Fine Finding the courage to make a difficult decision, ...
Views: 1242 - Feeling Isolated in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineIsolation, Loneliness, and Disconnection in the Aftermath of Narcissistic Abuse Written by Randi G. Fine, Author of Close Encounters of the Worst Kind Every survivor of narcissistic abuse experiences feelings of isolation, loneliness, and disconnection in the beginning stages of the ...
Views: 1229 - Moment to Moment - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Randi FineWe steal if we touch tomorrow. It is God's. ~ Henry Ward Beecher Life is a journey, a path we take to self discovery and higher learning. Our dreams, wishes, and goals place us on this path and keep us moving forward. Everyone embraces their journey differently. Some set goals and ...
Views: 1220 - Twenty Parenting Tips That Work! - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineParenting is far from easy; it takes consistency and tenacity. While raising children, we plant many seeds in them and hope they will grow. It is difficult to know how we are doing as parents and what the end results will be, because these seeds take many years to cultivate. We may feel like ...
Views: 1212 - Domestic Abuse From Seduction to Survival Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineDomestic Abuse and Violence From Seduction to Survival, Part Three Written by Randi G. Fine Domestic abuse creates a complex emotional and psychological syndrome in victims that makes their reality very difficult to accept. Victims believe that if they do and say all the right things, the ...
Views: 1201 - Navigating the Transitions in Your Life Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineLife Transitions Written by Randi G. Fine Transition is uncomfortable and difficult but nothing in life would exist without it. Transitions have beginnings and ends. We cannot possibly know what is in store for us, but hindsight of our past will assure us that everything will work out ...
Views: 1195 - Through a Simple Twist of Faith, Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineThrough a Simple Twist of Faith Part two of a three-part article written by Randi G. Fine Some who suffer adversity have had their lives negatively altered by an identifiable, pivotal event. Others gradually lose their foothold over a period of years. Though unaware that it was happening ...
Views: 1195 - Navigating the Transitions In Your Life Part One - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineLife Transitions Written by Randi G. Fine Life is a series of beginnings and endings. Seasons change; trees blossom and then go barren, flowers bloom and then go dormant, day turns to night, years begin and they end, we are born and we die. Endings are not sudden, nor are beginnings. They ...
Views: 1178 - Twenty Questions Identify Codependency Issues - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineTake The Quiz To find out if you are suffering from relationship codependency, please answer yes or no to the following twenty questions: Do you put others’ feelings, desires and needs before your own? Are you drawn to relationships with people who lack stability and/or are ...
Views: 1170 - Domestic Abuse From Seduction to Survival Part One - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineDomestic Abuse and Violence From Seduction to Survival, Part One Written by Randi G. Fine One out of every four women will experience domestic abuse or domestic violence sometime in her life. Although women are more commonly victimized, roughly two out of every five domestic abuse victims ...
Views: 1150 - Domestic Abuse From Seduction to Survival Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineDomestic Abuse and Violence From Seduction to Survival, Part Two Written by Randi G. Fine There isn’t any accurate way to predict who will abuse and who won’t. What we do know is that children who have grown up with abusive role models and learned that violence in a relationship is normal ...
Views: 1125 - Living the Legacy You Hope to Leave Behind Part One - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineYou Are Living Your Life But Are You Living Your Legacy? Part One of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Have you ever asked yourself what your ultimate purpose is; what you are supposed to add to this world and what imprint you will leave on it? Are you living the legacy you hope ...
Views: 1117 - Twenty Signs Your Abuser is a Narcissist - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2019 from Randi FineDo you suspect that you are suffering emotional abuse from someone who has narcissistic personality disorder? Here are twenty of the most common behaviors you may be experiencing: Does he rage when his opinion, point of view, or idea is challenged, even slightly? Is she emotionally ...
Views: 1091 - The Addictive Personality Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part Two of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Much has been written about genetic predisposition and its relationship to addictive personalities. Having an addict in the family does not guarantee that everyone in the family will become addicts. But many ...
Views: 1086 - Living the Legacy You Hope to Leave Behind Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineYou Are Living Your Life But Are You Living Your Legacy? Conclusion of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine You may not realize it but your life has been influenced by or benefited from the lives of those who have gone before you; your parents, grandparents, great grandparents. They ...
Views: 1064 - Attributes of the Narcissistic False Self - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2019 from Randi FineNarcissists feel no more love for the people they have relationships with than they do for strangers. They may use the word “love” to express their feelings, and they may at times demonstrate appropriate loving behavior, but it is a ruse. They are emotionally unequipped to love anyone but ...
Views: 1060 - Through a Simple Twist of Faith Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineThrough a Simple Twist of Faith The conclusion of a three-part article written by Randi G. Fine I should have seen the writing on the wall and planned an exit strategy long before I needed it but I had not. Financially dependent and deeply in denial I lingered until the very last second. ...
Views: 1045 - The Addictive Personality Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Conclusion of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Deep down inside people with addictions know that what they are doing is wrong. They know that their behaviors, choices, and actions are hurting them and their loved ones. But the need to feed their addiction ...
Views: 1023 - Can Your Children Be Honest - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineCan Your Children Be Honest? Parenting Advice: Establishing Open Communication and Trust Written by Randi G Fine Children go through phases, particularly during their adolescent years, when they see no logical or justifiable reason to communicate with their parents for any reason other ...
Views: 977 - Living the Legacy You Hope To Leave Behind Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineYou Are Living Your Life But Are You Living Your Legacy? Part Two of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine A life lived virtuously and consciously ripples and reverberates eternal. That is the legacy of unsung heroes. That is one of the legacies I hope to leave behind and try to ...
Views: 969 - Through a Simple Twist of Faith Part One - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Randi FineThrough a Simple Twist of Faith Part one of a three-part article written by Randi G. Fine I was born into a highly observant Jewish family. My mother’s father, a Lithuanian immigrant, was a pious man. He was a cantor by trade—an ordained Jewish clergy with a magnificent voice who joined ...
Views: 943 - Changing Inner Dialogue Crucial for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineHow to Change the Way You Talk to Yourself From the book Close Encounters of the Worst Kind: The Narcissistic Abuse Survivor’s Guide to Healing and Recovery © 2017 Each of us has a subconscious inner voice, called an “inner dialogue,” that strongly influences our life. Since it has always ...
Views: 928 - Twenty Personal Choices Determine How Happy You Are - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineTwenty Choices You Can Make to Increase Happiness In our pursuit of happiness we must first realize and accept that being happy is a deliberate choice; a choice we make every moment of every day. There are many strategies to help make attaining that goal possible. Following is a list of ...
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