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.
From Pedestal to Pushed Away: Transitioning from Idealize to Discard
The devalue and discard stages are inevitable. If you feel you’re no longer valued by your partner – completely unseen, even – it’s time to reconsider whether the partnership is worth your emotional investment.
The Victim Response: How to Help When You Can’t Save
Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. – Steve Jobs When an individual is victimized by an abuser, this solicits a number of potential responses, a few more common than others. I have termed […]
Is Narcissistic Abuse Physical? Not Always.
In learning more about what it means to be a victim or survivor of narcissistic abuse, you may find yourself asking the question – is narcissistic abuse physical? It can be, but not always. Narcissists prefer to fly just below the radar and avoid being caught. This means they are more likely to use abusive […]
Toxic Relationships: Stop Justifying Away Emotional Hell and Heartbreak
So, how do you know that a relationship has become toxic? How much is enough? When should you walk away? Everyone is different. Every situation is different. Everyone has a unique set of values, morals, ideologies and a certain tolerance threshold that makes up one’s individual identity. Therefore, in considering when it’s appropriate to leave […]