When you’ve been in a toxic environment for some period of time, you find yourself in a state of uncertainty, second-guessing even the simplest aspects of life. You may struggle with decisions like what to wear to work or what…
When you’ve been through the hands of someone who did unimaginable things to you, it’s very tempting to get stuck in a blame game. It can be your friend, your abusive ex, your parents, or just anyone close to you…
You may have felt that horrible sense of dread that comes when narcissist wages open war with you. Maybe it’s at the family dinner when they “jokingly” talk about your most humiliating moments. Or at work, talking about how awful…
If there’s something I’ve learned about relationships, it’s that the fear of not wanting to ruin things is not really because you love them, but it’s simply because you’re afraid of being abandoned. As counterintuitive as it sounds, a healthy…
Have you found yourself almost feeling…guilty for simply taking care of your own needs after leaving that toxic relationship? Like you want to look for a better job, go back to school, seek therapy , do normal human things — but somewhere deep down…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash A narcissist, with their insatiable hunger for admiration and control, is known for their fragile sense of self and hypersensitivity to criticism. While they may project an outward appearance of superiority, certain triggers can enrage…
Photo by Diego San on Unsplash The narcissistic abuse cycle is a vicious and damaging pattern of behavior commonly experienced in relationships with narcissists. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for admiration and control, the narcissist manipulates and exploits their victims, leaving…
Photo by Andy Macfarlane on Unsplash Picture this: You’re in a game of emotional cat and mouse with a manipulative person. Just when you think you’ve got the upper hand and are about to meet their expectations, they cleverly move the…
Photo by Drew Coffman on Unsplash It can be confusing why a narcissist would want to get married since they usually focus on themselves and find it hard to connect with others. They often avoid being close to people or committing…
Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash In the journey of love and relationships, we often focus on spotting red flags in our partners, diligently seeking signs of potential toxicity or manipulative behavior. We meticulously search for signs of toxicity or manipulative…
Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash The end of a relationship with a narcissistic partner can be an emotionally tumultuous experience. So, when news of their recent engagement surfaces, it can trigger a mix of confusion, pain, and uncertainty. You may…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Something you will rarely get after being discarded by a narcissist is ‘closure.’ They leave you writhing in pain as you recount and try to come to terms with what you’ve been put through by…
