A narcissist works hard to ensure that their true self doesn’t get exposed. Their impulsive and volatile actions are in a sense ‘masked’ until they no longer can be. That’s where dysfunctional and inappropriate behaviors start to come into play.
Healing Sustainably After You’re Out
When you first leave, you likely won’t feel all that great. You still have to work through lingering denial that you made the right choice, that your partner really was toxic, and that the relationship is finally over and done with.
The Dynamics of a Narcissistic Discard
Narcissists purposely cause their victims to second-guess any opportunity they have to leave.
Narcissistic Partnerships: What to Expect and How to Conserve Your Energy
While knowing what to expect from a narcissistic partnership in advance may not save you from this experience, it can help you plan your next move.
Stop Falling for the Gaslighting Game
Remember that mind-numbing, debilitating pattern from which you escaped. Don’t let this happen all over again.
Communal Gaslighting
You’re either for the communal gaslighter or against him. There is no in between. And because it’s easier to go with the flow than against the grain, victims often stay where they’re at much longer than they should with particularly damaging results.