Why is narcissistic abuse so bad, anyway? What is it about victims of narcissistic abuse that make them so sensitive and determined to “out” their abusers? To those who haven’t been abused by narcissists, these seem like legitimate questions. But the outside perspective is, unfortunately, very limited. Those who have been abused by narcissists and […]
The Differences Between Healthy Narcissism and Pathological Narcissism
Everyone possesses narcissistic traits. To be completely un-narcissistic, in fact, is not healthy and related to a disorder termed “echoism” or “co-dependency”. So, what is healthy narcissism and when does this cross over to an unhealthy, or pathological, state? Healthy narcissism is possessing confidence, self-love, and independence. It means that one is comfortable in their […]
Should You Fear Narcissistic Retaliation?
The reaction of narcissists to insults and other slights, even simple truth-revealing sentiments, is so severe a special term was created to more accurately depict their response — narcissistic injury. This is not the typical reaction of someone who feels betrayed. Those without the disorder will likely stop talking to the person who’s slighted them, perhaps after […]
My Way or The Highway: The Narcissist Will Devalue You
This is the philosophy of pathological narcissists. It’s all about them and fulfilling their wishes. A narcissist will devalue victims and sufferers are made to brave circumstances fundamentally against their morals and values – often times without even realizing it. To go against a narcissist’s wishes is to crack the perfect false persona he parades. […]
Love YOU First, Always! Remember You Are Enough
Narcissists will always be extremely stealthy by nature. If you leave one, don’t assume he or she has forgotten all about the turmoil that you went through and has moved on, no big deal, even if it appears this is the case. The narcissist’s game doesn’t end just because the relationship did. It is never-ending. As […]