Jimmy Eat World’s song “The Middle” is about self-worth, feeling left out, and not giving up on yourself. The song’s message is that you can do great things on your own. It’s also a fun song to play if you are a Rock Band junkie.
Month: January 2025
Idealization, to Devaluation, to Discard
As I would with any other illness, my approach to marriage to a covert narcissist was to stay married and use all of the tools and education at my disposal to attempt to keep the marriage intact. To be honest, I did not believe we had a bad marriage. We certainly didn’t fight and argue….
Runnin’ Down A Dream
Tom Petty wrote “Runnin’ Down a Dream” as a reflection on the pursuit of one’s dreams, using the imagery of driving on a long road while listening to a favorite song (“My Little Runaway” by Del Shannon) as a metaphor for chasing aspirations and holding onto hope while navigating life’s journey; the “Del” reference in the lyrics…
Let’s Do It!
As would be the case in all narcissistic relationship, all roads lead to discard; whether it be by the narcissist, or their survivor. Whether codependents realize it or not, there is no amount of love that they can give to their narcissist partners to satisfy the narcissists ever growing need for supply. They call it…
Take It Easy
Originally written by Jackson Browne, including a breakdown in Winslow Arizona, he later worked with Glenn Frey to complete the song. It subsequently became a huge Eagles hit. It’s also a great sing-a-long song; and who wouldn’t appreciate a girl, my lord, in a flatbed Ford, slowin’ down to take a look at me.
Discovering I Was Married to a Narcissist
I first met my spouse in September, 2007. We dated and purchased our home together in December 2009. We were married in April 2010. So, it isn’t as though we rushed into marriage. Things took a turn in February 2012. I wasn’t sure what was happening. I just knew that no matter what I did,…
We Are The Champions
Freddie Mercury wrote “We Are the Champions” in response to the audience’s enthusiastic participation at a concert in May 1977. The song was intended to encourage mass singalong and audience participation. I would say that he definitely acheived his goal. This really could be the anthem for anyone who survived and recovered from a narcissistic…
The Little Shaman: On Narcissists
If you are looking for a very no-nonsense educational experience on narcissists, I highly recommend visiting “The Little Shaman” on YouTube. She is an amazing resource and has over 800 videos that will help you understand the hard truth about narcissists. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnr7eQQzbj01-Js_Exsr6vg
Better Things
Although Ray Davies originally wrote this song about is impending split from his second wife, Yvonne, I prefer to internalize it differently. It’s truly an amazing and highly underrated song that always lifts my spirits.
