All posts by Kim Saeed
Unchosen: 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
Read MoreThe Only Guaranteed “One Crazy Trick” for Dealing with a Narcissist
Not all narcissists are flagrant and boisterous with their abusive and manipulative behavior. Many are quiet, subdued, and put on an innocent face around people who don’t know them very well. In
Read MoreHow the Narcissist Hurts You Using Cognitive Empathy
What if I told you that empathy could cause horrible – even unspeakable – physical and emotional pain? “But Kim, isn’t empathy the glue that holds relationships together and creates a positive
Read More8 Undeniable Signs It’s Time to Move on from Your Relationship
Letting go of someone you care about is hard, even when you know it’s the right thing to do. All relationships have their weaknesses and none of them are without occasional conflict. In any normal
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