All posts by Kim Saeed

Looming Over Me: Control Games

~by Verity~ You stand, cup of coffee in hand, towering over me, refusing to sit down, too close, your face set in the familiar jaw-jutting meanness. I try to keep calm – although you are bigger and

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Retribution Through Desecration of Your Spirit is not Your Destiny

  I’ve read countless testimonies of narcissistic abuse victims indicating their belief that their situation is retribution for past sins.  This false belief can occur during any and all stages

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Narcissistic Ex Loves New Partner More

One of the biggest struggles when detaching from an abusive relationship with a Narcissist is the perception that he or she loves their new partner more.  In fact, it enhances feelings of low self-esteem

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A Matter of Love…or Cake?

I hear it all the time… “My Narcissist broke up with me two months (or two years) ago, but even though he/she has a new partner, they want to stay friends and see me on the down low”. Yes, the Narcissist

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Why do I Feel so Attached to my Narcissistic Ex?

  This is a common question as it relates to how one perceives their attachment to the Narcissist in their life.  In the beginning, it seemed they’d finally met their soul-mate.  The Narcissist

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Numpty Narcissists – 4 Signs the Narcissist is a Nitwit with Nary a Clue

Some narcissists are stupid. They love to use intimidation to get what they want.  They threaten, scathe, cajole, and perform underhanded acts that make Bernie Madoff seem like a rookie.  Because of

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LMR Saturday Survivor – Inspirational Stories from the Front Line

Submitted by ~Healing~ I have been true NC for five weeks now. It feels like 6 months. I still get sad but it comes and goes. When I first left him my friends checked on me continuously and supported me

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A Letter To All Women Who Have Been Told To Quieten Down, Speak Softer and Be Less Angry

You have been taught to accommodate, absorb and the back of your neck aches sometimes from nodding so much…

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Why I Stay

Submitted by ~ Anonymous~ I dream of the day when the chains are released When I’ll say with pride, “I’m free from the beast.” The mind games are over, no longer ignored. With my head held high,

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