Codependent Gloom Tomb
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Codependent Gloom Tomb

Inspired by the sing-song rhythm of a childhood favorite, Codependent Gloom Tomb swaps alphabet antics for the messy climb of codependency. Instead of letters tumbling down a coconut tree, it’s the cycle of enabling, rescuing, and losing yourself—played out in bright colors with a wink of irony. Funny, biting, and all too real, it’s less about climbing trees and more about breaking free from the ones that trap you.

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Goodnight Narc
Creative Writing, Divorce Melissa Deveney Creative Writing, Divorce Melissa Deveney

Goodnight Narc

Inspired by the beloved children’s book, this parody swaps out cozy goodnights for sharp truths. What seems like a bedtime send-off is actually an awakening—naming the chaos, mocking the manipulation, and finally breaking free. Ironic, raw, and cathartic, Goodnight Narc is less about drifting to sleep and more about waking the fuck up.

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I f You Give a Narc a Cookie
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I f You Give a Narc a Cookie

Inspired by the beloved children’s book, this parody swaps out the sweet mouse for a not-so-sweet narcissist. Instead of milk and straws, he demands control, twists your words, rewrites reality, and tosses you just enough crumbs to keep you chasing.

It’s witty, sharp, and a little too real. Not the story you read at bedtime—more like the story you wish you’d read before you baked that first cookie.

The lesson? Never EVER give a Narc a cookie.

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From Heartbreak to Healing: Using Creative Writing to Reclaim Your WHOLE Self
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From Heartbreak to Healing: Using Creative Writing to Reclaim Your WHOLE Self

Divorce shakes everything—your heart, your identity, and your relationship with yourself. Creative writing offers a powerful way to heal emotional wounds, tap into your intuition, and reclaim your narrative. This post also explores how writing can unlock creative sexual expression, helping you reconnect with your desires and celebrate your sensual power on your own terms.

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