Narcissistic abuse (aka emotional abuse) is extremely hard to detect. Most of the time, there's no physical harm so subtle toxic behaviors are easily dismissed or rationalized. Many survivors will keep telling themselves, "It's not that bad," and allow the abuse to continue for months or years until they start to feel physical pain. If…
Do you feel like you're being pulled everywhere all at once? You may be experiencing an imbalance in your life. The struggle to find balance afterward going through narcissistic abuse is like sitting on a runaway train with broken wheels. Everything is out of control and the ride is not going to be smooth. Below…
The meaning for this statement is: To distress oneself by comparing one's own situation with that of others who seem more horrific, vulgar, distraught, disgusting, or severe. To despair is the complete loss or absence of hope.
As you reflect on what happened, how it happened to you, what went wrong, how you…
Everyone needs healthy boundaries in your life. YOU are the most important thing you have and YOU are the only one that can make sure that happens! Setting boundaries is an act of love towards yourself and is an act of respect towards others.
Boundaries Guidelines:
Start with small adjustments to what you will…
"Why can't I just forget the past and move on?" This is a very common question after narcissistic abuse! The answer is that there is a critical step in between the past and moving forward. That critical step is healing! This step cannot be bypassed or you will remain stuck in limbo land…
All you want to do is enjoy a nice and peaceful time with your family but it’s impossible with a narcissist. Everything you do is either wrong or not good enough. Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year, where you’re forced to be around the people who have been killing your holy spirit…