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 […]
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 […]
The Wisdom to Know the Difference: Healing from Abuse
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 […]
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 […]