Being able to help someone who is going through the same trauma we have recovered from can be very cathartic and it starts with understanding energy.
The Importance of Recognizing the Cycle of Abuse
If you are stuck in a toxic relationship and believe your partner is being abusive, it is important to recognize the cycle, which is comprised of four distinct stages which repeat over and over again. Understanding this cycle can help you make a definitive determination regarding whether the situation you’re in is dangerous and detrimental […]
Narcissistic Needs: The Narcissist’s Insatiable Quest for Power
Power is addicting to narcissists. This is often because, in their early years, they were either given too much or too little control over their lives. Either they were overly loved or neglected, but either way, they did not receive an adequate, healthy amount of love, attention, and support. As they carry these wounds into […]
The More We Know, The More We Grow: Leaving for Good
It goes without saying, perhaps, that abuse is difficult to talk about. Those that suffer behind closed doors oftentimes never voice their pain to others unless, or until, they were forced to. With narcissistic abuse, usually this occurs well into devalue, just prior to discard. The victim may have long been planning to leave, believes […]
10 Early Red Flags You Need to Run – NOW!
Here are the top ten early red flags you are in the relationship with a narcissist and need to run – fast. You’re always wrong. The way you fold the clothes, make a bed, load the dishwasher, your political views, religious views. It doesn’t matter what it is – you just can’t win. You’re in […]
The Narcissist In Us All: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Narcissism and Co-dependence
Narcissism should not be confused with confidence, although it often is. This is because narcissism is a spectrum disorder ranging from completely healthy to completely unhealthy. There’s a fine line between being self-assured and downright arrogant. Examples of healthy narcissism might include feeling accomplished, well-liked or able. These are all healthy emotions, and it’s important […]