Narcissistic abuse can leave many lingering scars – not just physical, but emotional and mental. It can hinder potential future partnerships and relationships in general. These scars are difficult to undo. Healing takes time. Many survivors find solace in joining online and in-person support groups, confiding in trusted friends and family and just taking time […]
Becoming Whole Again After Narcissistic Abuse
It is very important to take care of yourself after you’ve been victimized by abuse. Narcissists, along with the other Cluster B personality disorders (borderlines, antisocials and histrionics) and combination disorders, such as psychopathy and sociopathy, are notorious for projecting their faults onto their victims. By doing so, it releases them from holding onto the […]
Exposing the Narcissist: What Lies Lie Behind The Mask
What will always get me about narcissists is all of the time and energy they put toward being sneaky and manipulative. If a narcissist only used half of his resources toward more worthy causes, the world would, no doubt, be a better place. The sadistic game the narcissist plays is much like an addiction. There […]
Hey Empaths, Don’t Try to Fix the Narcissist: Focus on Yourself
Don’t waste your time trying to “fix” a narcissist. Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) simply cannot be fixed. They developed certain personality traits early on in life and these stuck. All too often, empaths and codependents attempt to fix narcissists or change them for the better. Not only does this waste the time and […]
Our Journey Shouldn’t Be Hurried: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
Those who have experienced narcissistic abuse and were lucky enough to escape physically will likely remain trapped mentally and emotionally for a significant length of time following the relationship. I have heard it takes half the amount of time spent in a relationship to get over an ex once you’re out. I don’t necessarily agree […]
The ‘Black Eyes’ of Narcissism
In reviewing some of the latest questions submitted to Quora regarding narcissists and NPD, I took note of one that asked, “Have you seen the black eyes of a narcissist?” I paused a moment and thought to myself, yes, anyone who has been a victim of narcissistic abuse knows about the “black eyes”. And, this […]