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If I Can’t Raise Heaven, I’ll Raise Hell: How Narcissists and Cult Leaders Keep Control at Any Cost
A raw look at why their goal isn’t to hurt you — it’s to own your emotional world, whether through ecstasy or chaos. One of the biggest misconceptions about narcissism is the idea that narcissists want to hurt people — that the cruelty is the point.It isn’t. One of the biggest misconceptions about narcissism is the idea that narcissists want to hurt people — that the cruelty is the point.It isn’t. If you’ve spent time with reputable voices like Dr. Ramani, Richard Grannon
juliashay
1 day ago3 min read


When I Felt Like the Angel Numbers Were Fucking With Me: Twin Flames and the Ups and Downs of Awakening
How angel numbers showed up during my twin flame deprogramming — and why they weren’t the ones leading me astray. If you’ve spent any time in the spiritual or New Age world, you’ve probably heard of angel numbers . And if you’ve ever dipped a toe — or your entire nervous system — into the “twin flame journey,” then you definitely know what I’m talking about. For the uninitiated: angel numbers refer to those repeating number patterns that seem to pop up everywhere — on clocks,
juliashay
1 day ago4 min read


Narcissism, Everpresence, and the Twin Flame Experience
Today, I want to talk about a phenomenon that affects so many people after narcissistic abuse — usually following an intimate partner relationship — and that is everpresence . So, what exactly is everpresence? It’s the uncomfortable, intrusive, and at times deeply unsettling sensation of feeling the narcissist’s presence with you all the time on an energetic level — sometimes for weeks, sometimes for months, and in some cases, for years after the relationship has officially
juliashay
3 days ago4 min read


Is it Codependency or Narcissism?
When “needy” isn’t the problem — and when it’s a red flag. Today I want to address a concerning trend I’ve been noticing more and more: people mistaking narcissism for codependency. On the surface, I get it. Some narcissistic behaviours do look similar to codependent tendencies, especially in certain stages of a narcissistic relationship. But the distinction matters — a lot. Being able to tell the difference can mean the difference between getting trapped in an abusive cycle
juliashay
Nov 283 min read


When Workplaces Start to Feel Like Cults
If you’ve ever watched Severance and thought, “This feels uncomfortably familiar,” you’re not alone. There’s a conversation we’re still not having enough — even though the breadcrumbs are out there if you look — about how certain workplaces quietly slip into cult-like territory. I’ve worked in more than a few of them myself. And when you zoom out, it actually makes perfect, disturbing sense. A workplace is the ideal structure for cult psychology to take root: a group of peop
juliashay
Nov 284 min read


The Difference Between Asking for “Space” and Stonewalling in a Relationship
Have you ever been in a relationship where everything feels mostly okay… until suddenly it isn’t? One minute you’re having what feels like a normal conversation, maybe even a slightly tense one, and the next — your partner is gone. Emotionally, physically, or both. They might say they “need space.”They might say nothing at all.They just go offline — literally or metaphorically — and you’re left sitting there wondering, What just happened? Did I do something wrong? Are they c
juliashay
Nov 193 min read


Autistic or Narcissistic? Understanding the Critical Differences
There’s a lot of confusion — and sometimes controversy — around the overlap between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). On the surface, these two very different conditions can look similar, particularly in social interactions and perceived empathy. But beneath the surface, they are fundamentally different. Understanding the difference is not just academic — it can protect people from misdiagnosis, misunderstanding, and even emotional ha
juliashay
Nov 183 min read


Empaths and Attachment: Why We Love So Deeply (and Sometimes Too Much)
Ever wonder why you feel everything so deeply — and why love can sometimes feel like both a gift and a storm? If you identify as an empath, chances are your sensitivity runs straight into the heart of how you attach to others. Here’s what that really means — and why understanding your attachment style might just change the way you love. In a previous article, I talked about how narcissists don’t actually have an attachment style — because, well, they don’t really attach to an
juliashay
Nov 134 min read


The Difference Between Toxic Relationships and Narcissistic Abuse
In online conversations about relationship health, the terms toxic relationship and narcissistic relationship often get used as if they mean the same thing. While every narcissistic relationship is undeniably toxic, not every toxic relationship stems from narcissism. This distinction is subtle, but it’s crucial — especially for people trying to make sense of their own experiences. Toxicity Can Exist Without Narcissism In my work as a relationship counsellor, I regularly mee
juliashay
Nov 112 min read


The Cult of New Age Positivity
How “good vibes only” thinking became the new form of spiritual denial “Real spirituality isn’t about floating above your pain — it’s about walking through it and emerging whole.” There’s a growing phenomenon in modern spiritual spaces that deserves a closer look — something often called spiritual bypassing. But what I’m seeing today feels like it’s evolved beyond that. It’s starting to look and act like a cult of positivity — complete with its own dogma, jargon, and unspok
juliashay
Nov 83 min read


Narcissist and Empath: A Match Made in Hell
If you’ve spent any time on YouTube, you’ve probably come across the popular idea that narcissists tend to target empaths more than anyone else. You’ve also likely heard that empaths become addicted to narcissists — that once they’re hooked, they can’t seem to walk away. Now, I do believe there’s truth to the first part. As an empath myself, I’ve definitely had my fair share of narcissistic entanglements — not just in romantic relationships, but also within family, friendshi
juliashay
Nov 43 min read


Beyond Attachment: Understanding Why Narcissists Don’t Bond the Way We Do
When exploring the vast world of narcissism and attachment — especially in the endless stream of videos and articles on YouTube — you’ll often hear people label narcissists as having disorganised or avoidant attachment styles. This is a common narrative, one that makes sense on the surface: narcissistic behaviours often involve emotional distance, self-centredness, and difficulty in forming deep connections. However, voices like American counsellor and psychotherapist Peter S
juliashay
Oct 244 min read


The Truth About “False Twin Flames” — Don’t Be Fooled
In the twin flame community, there’s a popular idea about something called a “false twin flame.” It’s often described as the one before the one — the person who supposedly enters your life to prepare you for your “true” twin flame connection. It sounds poetic, almost cinematic. The story goes that this person comes into your life to trigger your deepest wounds, forcing you to grow, awaken, and ascend so that you’ll be ready for your “real” twin flame — your other half, your
juliashay
Oct 244 min read


Love Bombing vs. The Honeymoon Phase: How to Spot the Difference
Ever felt like you were on top of the world in a new relationship—only to later wonder if it was all real or just a manipulation? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to tell the difference between a normal honeymoon phase and love bombing in narcissistic or toxic relationships. Getting this wrong isn’t just confusing—it can leave you emotionally drained, manipulated, and deeply hurt. Here’s how to spot the difference before it’s too late. The Honeymoon Phase: Love at It
juliashay
Oct 212 min read


The Twin Flame Mirror: Why Does It Always Feel Like My Fault?
If you’ve ever been told that everything painful in your relationship is “just a mirror,” you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy for questioning it. One of the core beliefs in the twin flame ideology is the concept of the mirror — the idea that your “divine counterpart” reflects back your shadow self, showing you what needs healing. You’re told that if your twin flame hurts you, disappears, or rejects you, it’s not really about them. It’s about you — your wounds, your fears,
juliashay
Oct 154 min read


The Twin Flame Healing Lie
When I was deeply immersed in the twin flame ideology, I truly believed I was on a healing journey. I was convinced that all the inner...
juliashay
Oct 123 min read


Are You the Cycle Breaker?
In the spiritual community, you often hear about breaking generational curses. It sounds powerful — even glamorous at times — but the...
juliashay
Sep 193 min read


Are They Your Twin Flame – or a Narcissist?
Today I want to make a follow-up article to an earlier blog post where I discussed the toxic truths of the twin flame cult. This time, I...
juliashay
Sep 113 min read


What Does Narcissistic Abuse Have To Do With Spiritual Awakening?
Today, I want to talk about the connection between narcissistic abuse and spiritual awakening. I know that might sound a little unusual...
juliashay
Sep 83 min read


Exposing the Twin Flame Cult: It’s Not Love, It’s Abuse
Several years ago, I was under the influence of the insidious ideology that has become almost mainstream on the internet: twin flames. It wasn’t until I came across a video on YouTube called “The Untold Truths of the Twin Flame Cult,” that the twin flame bubble I had been in for the past five years started to burst. As I began to dig deeper, I came across several other videos. The plot thickened. One video explained that whilst there is no specific cult leader, the twin flame
juliashay
Aug 155 min read
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