Category Archives for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Why Healing From Stockholm Syndrome Is Part of Your Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

In 1974, the well-known media heiress, Patricia Hearst, was kidnapped. Later, she went on to help her abusers rob a bank, citing empathy and support for their mission. In 1998, the ten-year-old child,

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Understanding Internalized Gaslighting and Its Impact on Your Life

Gaslighting is a type of psychological manipulation technique used by narcissists to make you question your own judgment, ideas, thoughts, and even how you perceive the world around you.  Unfortunately,

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Golden Child Syndrome: Why Narcissistic Parents Exploit Their Children

We hear about all the toxic strategies narcissistic parents use when raising their children. They manipulate, gaslight, abuse, and sabotage their children’s growth.  So what explains why some children

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What Do We Know About the Neuroscience of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery?

When you think about narcissistic abuse recovery, what comes to mind? Do you imagine complete freedom from the chaos of your toxic relationship? Do you anticipate letting go of all the pain that once held

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14 Signs You’re Experiencing Narcissistic Victim Syndrome

If you’ve ever been with a narcissist, you understand the first-hand struggle of feeling disrespected and manipulated. At the same time, you know what it’s like to desperately hope that they will change

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Here’s Why The ‘Dark Empath’ Myth Needs To Be Debunked

The term ‘dark empath’ has been lurking on the Internet in recent months. It’s a concerning trend that needs to be addressed, particularly when it comes to narcissistic abuse recovery. The dark empath

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3 Reasons to Stop Proving Yourself to the Narcissist

Want to learn why you should stop proving yourself to the narcissist? We’ve all been there.  Doing the humiliating dance of trying to prove our worth to the narcissist. Stripping ourselves bare

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How to Deal with a Narcissist While Stuck Together During Coronavirus Quarantine

You scroll through your newsfeed. You see your friends sharing photos of fresh homemade bread, woodworking projects, and happy families spending quarantine together. As you scroll, you can’t help but

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6 Types of Spiritual Bypassing Holding Back Your Abuse Recovery

In all my years of guiding others through narcissistic abuse recovery, I’ve seen some dangerous advice.  Everywhere I look, it seems there is a teacher or author who promises rapid healing, wholeness,

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