Control is very important to them. When you were in the relationship, you didn’t know this because you thought it was a kind, loving, and stable relationship. When you met the narcissist, they took control right away. They decided who you hung out with, what you did, and even what clothes you wore. They ran everything in the relationship. And […]
We’re focusing on narcissists and why it’s crucial to avoid them. Narcissists are people who don’t genuinely care about you. They’ve never had your best interests at heart, not in the past, not now, and definitely not in the future. As you try to leave a relationship with a narcissist or plan how to get out, you realize just how common narcissism […]
You might have heard me use chess, ocean, and “light at the end of the tunnel” examples before. These comparisons apply when you’re healing from a narcissistic relationship. In this article, I want to explain something for those who aren’t familiar with chess: Chess is played on a board, and when one of your pawns reaches the opponent’s backline, you can […]
It could be someone you used to date, a family member, a coworker, or just a friend. Sometimes, you might feel tempted to give them another chance. Dealing with a narcissist is extremly difficult. They flip between acting like a victim and acting superior, always trying to get their way. For example, think about a parent with a narcissistic adult child. […]
They don’t want to help you, instead they want to trap you in their cycle of manipulation and harm. Like a sinking ship, they have a bunch of ways to cause trouble and hurt anyone close to them. If you’ve ever been with a narcissist, you know how strange it feels. It’s like being in a crazy world where you forget who […]
Today’s topic is about When You See the Narcissist for Who They Really Are. Knowing the real person behind the mask, instead of who you hoped they were, is a key part of healing. During the relationship, you probably gave the narcissist many chances. You didn’t trust your gut feelings, ignored the red flags, and saw a twisted version of reality. […]
The turning point for the narcissist’s downfall is a critical moment. Thinking back on your time in a relationship with them, you might remember how they behaved strangely and said things that were completely new to you. When you were in that relationship, you faced unexpected situations. These were early signs revealing the narcissist’s struggle to control themselves. Narcissists rely on […]
Today, we’re talking about the losses caused by narcissists. Narcissists try hard to take away who you really are, crossing items off their harmful checklist very well. But even though they try, they can’t take everything. It’s our strength and determination that help us heal and reclaim what’s rightfully ours. Because the narcissist tried to bring us down, but they […]
Let’s talk about the narcissists game plan keeping you from healing. They’re good at causing chaos, they enjoy making life difficult, creating conflict, and keeping control through abuse. They trap people in a cycle that stops them from moving forward and keeps them constantly judging themselves. After leaving a narcissistic relationship, their goal often becomes stopping your healing journey. The […]
Let’s talk about why people are drawn to narcissists. After being in a relationship with a narcissist, or even during one, you often wonder: “How did I end up like this after a narcissistic relationship” This question is hard because it usually means something went wrong or isn’t going as planned. It’s a tough question to think about. In a relationship with […]
