I’ve been playing in cyberspace for several years now. In fact, if I had to stop playing on the Internet it would make me sad and I’d probably need a 12-step program to help me through it. But in my travels I have observed there seem to be certain truisms on the Internet. The following is my list; raise your hand if you recognize any:

1. Always post the most flattering pic of yourself for your profile – even if it’s 20 years old. Unlike the real world, this is perfectly acceptable. If you don’t believe me, ask anyone who has ever signed up for an online dating service. Yikes.
2. No matter what term you use for image searches, you will always get at least one naked picture in the search results. Apparently naked goes with everything.
3. Anybody who says they handle their social media posting in under an…

1. REJECTING 

Narcissistic Parents or caregivers who display rejecting behavior toward a child will often [purposefully or unconsciously] let a child know, in a variety of ways, that he or she is unwanted. Putting down a child’s worth or belittling their needs is one form these types of emotional abuse may take. Other examples can include telling a child to leave or worse, to get out of your face, calling him names or telling the child that he is worthless, making a child the family scapegoat or blaming him for family/sibling problems. Refusing to talk to or holding a young child as he or she grows can also be considered abuse.

• constant criticism

• name-calling

• telling child he/she is ugly

• yelling or swearing at the child

• frequent belittling and use of labels such as “stupid” or “idiot”

• constant demeaning jokes

• verbal humiliation

• constant teasing about child’s body type and/or weight

• expressing…