Long Distance, Big Feelings, and Even Bigger Gratitude To all my long-distance relationship homies—this one's for you. Let’s be real... being in a long-distance relationship isn’t easy. In fact, some days it’s downright heartbreaking. I’m writing this just a couple of days before I have to fly back home. My boyfriend lives 2,000 miles away, and even though we've done this for months now, saying goodbye doesn't seem to get easier. If ... Read the Post...
Triggered by a Narcissist? Here’s How I Returned to Myself
Navigating Triggers from a Narcissistic Ex: Tools for Healing and Empowerment When you've been in a long-term relationship with a narcissist, it changes the way you respond to the world—even years after the relationship ends. Triggers can come out of nowhere, throwing your entire system into survival mode, reigniting old wounds you thought were healed. This post is about what happens when a narcissistic ex resurfaces with manipulative ... Read the Post...
From Fight-or-Flight to Faith: Recovering After Narcissistic Abuse
Triggered by a Narcissist? How One Call Shook Me + the Tools That Help Me Heal [April 6, 2025] Yesterday threw me off—hard. I wanted to share this in case anyone out there has had a similar experience, especially if you've dealt with a narcissistic or emotionally abusive person in your life. Whether it was a family member, a relationship, or a co-parent... if you know, you know. For me, it was an eight-year relationship with a ... Read the Post...
Understanding Neurotypical & Neurodivergent
A Journey into Neurodiversity Welcome to the fascinating world of neurodiversity, where we celebrate the differences in how our brains work. Today, we're diving into the distinctions and understanding the commonalities between neurotypical & neurodivergent brains. Together, we'll explore what goes on in the minds of the people around us, and why some of us seem to think in straight lines while others take a scenic route full of twists ... Read the Post...
Hi, I’m Maisha — a curious soul, deep feeler, and Type 1 Diabetic on a journey of healing and wholehearted living. Altruism Prism is my little corner of the internet where I reflect on the messy, beautiful work of building deeper relationships — with myself, with others, and with God.