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 […]
You’re Ready to Leave, Now What?
Let’s touch on the steps that should be taken to leave a narcissist once you’re certain you’ve spent enough time developing an escape plan. This means you’ve determined exactly when and how you plan to leave and have told those you can confide in without having to worry about your partner finding out. Sometimes this […]
Common Narcissistic Catch Phrases
Let’s take a look at the top phrases a narcissist is likely to utter over and over again. All phrases are part of gaslighting or misdirecting fault and blame in an attempt to make the recipient believe they are everything the narcissist truly is – manipulative, controlling, and overly emotional. By using gaslighting tactics, the […]
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 […]
Empowering the Victim: Change Comes from Within
Narcissists love attention. They live for it. Whether the narcissist received too much or not enough in childhood, a switch was flipped early on and the narcissist realized it felt good to be in the limelight. This will never change. Because of this constant need to be front and center, attempting to share space with […]