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The Tragedy of The Love Bombing Cycle
Being in a relationship with a narcissist feels so convoluted and devastating because they seemingly trap you with falsified moments of trust. In these precious moments, you experience a sense of profound
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 healing from narcissistic
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 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 the narcissist did that hurt you, disrespected you, or made you feel worthless. As usual, the fight ended with
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 MoreBreaking the 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 More8 Undeniable Signs You Should Leave a Relationship
Letting go of someone you care about is hard, even when you know it’s the right thing to do. This makes it unlikely that you will be thinking about signs you should leave a relationship. All relationships have
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