Narcissist abuse is a choice. They will use emotional and psychological abuse through gaslighting, manipulation and blame shifting.

Mirroring in relationships is healthy. It is a natural way of connecting with others. Healthy mirroring happens over time. However, a...

Narcissism isn't new. It is in folklore, fairytales, Greek mythology, Bible verses, and in every culture around the world. It hides in...

Actual advice I’ve received while living with and after leaving the Covert Narcissist 1. Join Alanon FACT: Not all addicts are...

This was one of the hardest posts for me to voice. Too ashamed to reach out to loved ones, I talked myself through the darkest moments...

Clutching tightly, you used my body, my mind, and my light. I mistook it for the safety and protection I craved. You held cognitive...

I was once told by a yoga student “You have a gift of casting a very wide net for others to be their complete self, without judgment”. In...

I reached out to Jen. The experiences we had in our time with him ran parallel to each other. She has been such a source of kindness and...

I carry a lot of shame for trusting him. How could I have been so naive? I truly thought this man was my life partner. Intellectually,...

Bravely, I speak. Your textbook smear campaign will ensue to protect your secrets, boost your public image and mend your fragile ego. I...

It’s easy to label a consistently toxic person as toxic. It's simple in that relationship to understand a boundary needs to be set and...

You stole my dream. You took my hard work and trashed it. You walked into my building and business with wide eyes. You saw your...

"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." Maya Angelou You underestimated me. You met me at a low after...

It was my fault. Your affair was my fault, you said. I had become emotionally withdrawn and so you had to look for someone else. It makes...

I lived in fear of those words. It was never just a question. It was the same question on repeat until he badgered me into submission....

I didn’t know. You did. You tested me as soon as you met me. When you knew I didn’t see through you, you shamelessly sunk your teeth into...

I watched myself rage against your control. Minimized to a shell of myself, I had nowhere else to go. I couldn’t get smaller without...

You got me. You preyed on my vulnerability, grief, and ignorance. Your manipulation, gaslighting, and projection shattered me. You...

I always ran. From an early age, I ran until I had a runner’s high. I loved the rush of not being able to think, a way to get myself out...

I came in with grief. I thought I knew grief. It came dressed in black. My grief of 2020 came with some new fiery red shades. I had lost...