There comes a time in the life of every survivor of narcissistic abuse when they feel they are done, not just feeling it but knowing, “I have to expose the narcissist.” When they look the narcissist in the eye and say, “I know who you are; I have figured you out.” But what happens in…

What if I told you that narcissistic abuse doesn’t just hurt you; it reprograms you? One of the most damaging effects of being in a relationship with a narcissist is how they slowly and systematically train you to abandon yourself. This isn’t accidental; it’s by design. The narcissist can’t control someone who is deeply rooted…

As a kid, I hated eating with my family, especially when my father was around. You may wonder why. Well, he had some weird and toxic eating habits that made sharing a meal with him a very painful experience. Instead of letting you fill your tummy with food, he would fill it with stress and…

I always say this: the most dangerous type of narcissist is the covert narcissist. Why? Because the abuse they are capable of inflicting is on a completely different level. I’m not speaking from theory; I haven’t read it somewhere—I’m speaking from experience. I have lived it, survived it, and seen what it can do to…

When a narcissist realizes that you are fully onto them, there is not much left for them to do, as it no longer benefits them to play the nice card. It becomes clear that you do not care enough for them to play the victim card. Basically, there is now no emotional connection they can…

Why do narcissists deceive and defraud others? Narcissists prefer maintaining secrets because it offers them power and control over their environment. However, speaking of secrets, there is one that stands out among others because it has a direct impact on all parties involved. One thing is clear: narcissistic supplies are a necessity for them, and…

There’s something about your light—yes, your light—that causes a storm inside the narcissist. They’ll never say it out loud; they won’t wear it on their sleeve. But deep in the shadows of their soul, they feel it: that fire in you, your peace, your purpose, the unshakable glow of someone walking in truth. It rattles…

Have you ever stood in front of something so twisted, so strangely familiar, that it makes the hair on your arms stand up? You try to reason with it. You read the books, the papers, the diagnoses: narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial traits, borderline behavior—laid out clean and clinical. But let me tell you, no matter…

You weren’t just another chapter in the narcissist’s life. You were the one they remembered every single day, whether they admitted it or not. You did not blend into the crowd of admirers and enablers. You did not flatter them just to stay close. You saw through their charm. You questioned their stories. You refused…

People often assume that narcissists are self-serving and vindictive individuals. However, the reality is that they are often grappling with extremely low self-esteem and profound feelings of shame. Narcissists depend heavily on external validation, and when they suddenly lose that supply, they may experience an emotional breakdown known as a narcissistic collapse. Although research on…