Survivors of narcissistic abuse often suffer from Complex PTSD, commonly termed C-PTSD and defined by prolonged, sustained traumatic grief. Symptoms include the manifestations of traditional PTSD at an amplified level, coupled with a subconscious guilt-ridden refusal to reclaim one’s sense of self and inability to enter into healthy, meaningful relationships with others – intimate or otherwise. […]
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 […]
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 […]