Sara E. Teller Identifying and classifying narcissistic abuse can be difficult. In some cases, the actions that are taken by the narcissist will seem kind, generous, and even loving. From the outside, others may see it as a perfectly healthy, even admirable, relationship. The things the narcissist does seem normal and respectable. With that said, […]
Malignant Narcissism: All Kinds of Toxicity Wrapped into One
Malignant narcissists are considered the most dangerous kind, primarily because they possess traits evident in the other three subtypes. They are both good-looking, like the somatic narc, and intelligent, like the covert narc, as well as able to draw in others and tend to have loyal followers. A historic example of a malignant narcissist would […]
Empaths and Others with Open Energy, Beware The Dark Triad!
Have you been told you are an empath, a sensitive, or toxic energy is just drawn to you? Do you find yourself engaging in one destructive relationship after another without reprieve? Sometimes you feel so overwhelmed with exhaustion and just need some time alone? Unfortunately, “energy vampires,” as they are called, prey on those who […]
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 […]
Narcissistic Abuse: Identify and Escape
Narcissists don’t really love themselves, even though they do a good job of projecting self-love to the rest of the world. Instead of being driven by confidence, they act the way they do due to deep-seated internal shame. The self they project to others is an idealized version of their true identity. It’s the person […]
Victims Beware The Skilled Manipulator! 8 Common Tactics of Narcissists
To say that narcissists are skilled manipulators is an understatement. Pathological narcissism, at its highest level along the spectrum, borders sociopathy and psychopathy. We’re talking about individuals who possess zero empathy toward their victims or to anyone or anything else in general, to the point that they don’t even flinch when gut-wrenching topics such as […]