All posts by Kim Saeed
The Wounded Child: 7 Needs Narcissistic Parents Cannot Provide
Living with a narcissistic parent can be devastating, complicated, and downright toxic for children. The home, which should embody a comforting place of safety and love, resembles a quasi-battleground
Read More3 Scary but Necessary Steps to Healing From Narcissistic Abuse
A troubling thought, isn’t it? You’re slaving away at trying to heal yourself after a toxic relationship, but you can’t help wondering if you have a shot in hell of actually making any progress. What
Read MoreThe Cycle of Narcissism: Why Do They Teeter Between Love and Hate?
Most people seem to understand that being in a relationship with a narcissist isn’t a pleasant experience. They know narcissists use inflated egos to mask their insecurities. At the same time, however,
Read MoreUnchosen: The Beauty of Rejection
~by Lolisha GLT Chaney No one likes to be rejected…and most of us aren’t aware of how to deal with rejection, much less that it can be a blessing in disguise. We’re all sensitive to rejection.
Read MoreHow to Leave a Narcissist When You’re Still in Love
Wondering how to leave a narcissist? Maybe you tried, once again, to bring up something your partner did that hurt you, disrespected you, or made you feel worthless. As usual, the fight ended with
Read MoreIgnoring a Narcissist? You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
You stand there motionless as the narcissist in your life hurls insults at you – again. You need to fight back and defend yourself, right? The problem is, that’s exactly what the narcissist wants you
Read MoreLoss of Identity: Examples of Perspecticide from Narcissistic Abuse
Loss of identity is unavoidable after being in an emotionally abusive and manipulative relationship. I often hear people compare living with a narcissistic partner to living in a cult – but with even
Read MoreWorking The 5 Phases of Trauma Recovery After Narcissistic Abuse
When people think of trauma, they tend to imagine isolated events like natural disasters or car accidents. But trauma can take many forms. Narcissistic abuse is a soul-crushing form of trauma because it
Read MoreBreaking the Deceptive and Toxic Cycle of Trauma Bonding
When people think of unconditional love, they tend to imagine positive images of nurturing mothers or life-long friends. In these situations, the relationships have a healthy bond based on qualities like
Read MoreHealing from Identity Loss After Narcissistic Abuse
Crafting a self-identity is an ongoing process that most people don’t give much concrete thought to – it just kind of happens. You slowly build interests and dreams. You take jobs, learn things, and
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