Category Archives for Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
Stop Focusing On Narcissist Types and Focus On These Red Flags
A simple Google search for types of narcissist has over 32 million results. These list-based articles have altruistic intentions, as most authors seek to politely educate unsuspecting victims of the narcissist’s
Read MoreHow to Get Ready for Your Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Journey
When it comes to narcissistic abuse recovery, how long does it take exactly? Because that’s the objective here, isn’t it? Depending on what site or forum you land on, it could take anywhere from ten
Read MoreHome For The Holidays? How To Navigate A Narcissistic Family Member With Ease
A recent study revealed that 31% of Americans described the holiday season as “frantic.” How’s that for some festivity? Even though our modern society may associate the holidays with tight-knit togetherness,
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 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 MoreIgnoring a Narcissist? You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
Ignoring a narcissist seems pretty simple on paper, but when it comes time to know how to ignore a narcissist the right way, many people get it wrong. You can probably relate to the following situation. 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 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
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