Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, reminds us that even after a sociopath has caused havoc in our lives, we can accept and live in positive energy. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest Tea and milk. Milk and cookies. Milk and honey. Honey and peanut butter. Peanut butter and strawberry jam. Chicken and strawberry jam. Strawberries and cream. Strawberries and chocolate. Dark chocolate and red wine. Wine and cheese. Wine and picnic baskets. Yogi and picnic baskets. Afternoon and naps. Naps and kitties. Laps and kitties. Laps and kiddies. Kiddies and cuddles. Cuddles and loved ones. Loved ones and hugs. …
How to change your beliefs and change your life
Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, explains how invalidating beliefs affect you. But you don't have to keep them — you can change your beliefs and change your life. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest If you've been dealing with a sociopath, you've probably ended up with a lot of toxic beliefs that haven't been serving you well. The bad news is that they will continue to wreak havoc on your life and happiness unless you become aware of them, but that's the good news. Once you know what you're dealing with, you can learn how to blow them to smithereens. You can change your beliefs. So let me ask you t …
Why Worrying Makes Matters Worse
Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, explains why worrying makes matters worse — when you're obsessing about the bad, you can't see the good. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest Do you remember the expression "worrywart"? I wonder if anyone still uses it. I haven't heard it in years. Hmmm, that makes me sound older than dirt. Whether or not anyone uses that phrase, one thing is for sure: All over the world, people still worry a lot, whether they are called "worrywarts" or not. I used to be one of those people. I suppose I came by it honestly enough. I'm sure it had its roots in childhood, growing u …
No One Can “Make You Feel” Hurt, Angry, or Anything Else
Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, explains an empowering concept — despite what you may think, no one can make you feel hurt, angry or any other emotion. Knowing this, you can take back your power. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest "He makes me so angry!" "You make me jealous when you see your friends!" "I'll make her feel so guilty for this..." "Oh, I'm so sorry I hurt your feelings!" Sound familiar in general, if not specifically? No doubt you've been down that road a time or two, on one side of those statements or the other. These are the kinds of statements many people make on a r …
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Focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want
Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, explains that the way to recover from the sociopath and move forward in life is to focus on what you want, not on what you don't want. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest If you're living with a sociopath or the fallout from one, you could well have found yourself dwelling on all the pain, frustration, betrayal, fear, and other emotions that have become "the norm." I mean, when you've been immersed in such a toxic, negative situation, it seems impossible - if not ridiculous - to envision moving past those feelings. Your world has gradually slid into a place that you …
Make It a Beautiful Day…In Spite of the Sociopath
Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, offers suggestions for finding moments of joy in our day, in spite of the sociopath. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest The sun is rising, casting a soft, rosy glow across the cool grey sky, gently warming all it surveys as it quietly welcomes us to yet another new day. Sleepily, we climb out of our comfortable cocoons, yawning and stretching as we shuffle off to the kitchen for that hot cup of tea or that steaming mug of coffee, sliding ourselves into our lives for one more morning, not remotely noticing the glorious New Day that lies before us, brimming over …
Lessons after the sociopath: Real love is easy
UPDATED FOR 2021: On this Valentines Day, if you've been previously devastated by a sociopath, you may wonder if you can ever love again. The answer is yes. And here's a bit of wisdom that will help you decide if a new romantic partner is authentic and true: Real love is easy. I am living proof. In February 2000, I was divorced from James Montgomery, who took a quarter of a million dollars from me, cheated throughout our brief two-and-a-half-year relationship, had a child with another woman while married to me, and then married that woman 10 days after I left him, committing bigamy. I was crushed. After I left Montgomery, I had one nice relationship with a man, although it didn't turn …
Keep the Sociopath Out of Your Thoughts
Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, reminds us that an important step in our recovery is to keep the sociopath out of our thoughts. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest Yet another day is drawing to a close. You're unwinding, perhaps with a cup of something or a glass of wine. Or maybe you're brushing your teeth, the soft sound of your slippers padding from one room to another as you lock the door, check this and that, or peek in on the tousled heads of sleeping children. Maybe you've already tucked yourself in under the duvet, the lights are out and you're settling in for the night. The day has been …
Ease Your Stress with Buddha’s Smiling Meditation – It Works!
Editor's note: Liberty Forrest, author of several self-help books and a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, offers a way to ease your stress of dealing with a sociopath — Buddha's smiling meditation. Read more about Liberty. By Liberty Forrest For some time now, I've wanted to tell you about the Buddha's smiling meditation. The Buddha, in all his great wisdom, taught about this many long years ago. In times of stress or emotional upset, it's an especially simple, yet powerful way to lift yourself to a place of peace and calm. And it's always been a favourite amongst my meditation students. If you try it, you'll soon know why. You're going to love this sweet little meditation! It's …
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When leaving an abusive marriage, forget the ‘should’
Editor's note: Caroline Parsons is an attorney from Queensland, Australia. Today she reminds us that leaving an abusive marriage isn't a failure, it's a success. Learn more about Caroline Parsons on the Lovefraud Announcements page or in her author profile. By Caroline Parsons, Esq. There’s a swear word that is often used by people who have just separated from their life partner. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t start with “F.” The word is “should.” Conversations with our inner voice often follow this script: “I should have been a better wife/husband/partner,” “I should have tried harder/stayed longer/left earlier” and “I should just get over it/stop drinking/move on.” But there are …
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