The Empath and the Narcissist
Have you ever wondered if a narcissist has a radar for an empath or nice person like you? It sure can feel that way. A friend (who is 34) recently…
Continue readingHave you ever wondered if a narcissist has a radar for an empath or nice person like you? It sure can feel that way. A friend (who is 34) recently…
Continue readingMany narcissistic abuse survivors approach me and ask, “How long does it take to heal?” They often add, “When will the pain stop?” Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. There…
Continue readingThe snowstorm that ravaged Texas a few weeks ago took us all by surprise. I had no electricity, including heat, for three days, when temperatures plummeted close to zero. Then,…
Continue readingMany survivors of narcissistic relationships describe navigating it like walking on eggshells. Sure, I agree with that description, but after surviving a narcissistic parent then a husband I think it…
Continue readingThe words “should,” “ought to,” “must,” or “need” often send survivors of narcissist abuse into a tailspin. These are terms the narcissist often uses to mandate and control their victims’…
Continue readingThis past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting a friend in Miami Beach. It was a much-needed trip after enduring a cold, dark winter and navigating aging parents. While…
Continue readingThis week I am going to touch on how a narcissist invalidates you, starting with a personal story. My son and I traveled to my childhood home in Arkansas to…
Continue readingThree times in the last few days, I have had friends speak to me, and my two favorite pastors preach about being grateful. Honestly, when I heard all these messages,…
Continue readingWhat happens when a narcissist has a bad day? For you and me, we might get angry, say some things we don’t mean, cry, or just pout. Then we get…
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