The Narcissistic Parent
“Fatty, fatty, two by four, couldn’t get through the open door.” That song still rings in my head daily. It’s what my mother, a narcissistic parent, sang to me in…
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Two Traits That Make an Empath Vulnerable to A Narcissist
I have a couple of stories to tell you. The one now is a little darker, and the one near the end of this article might make you smile. However,…
Continue readingEmpaths and Narcissists: A Day in the Life
For years, the minute my feet hit the floor in the morning, I thought, “How can I survive today? What can I do to make Shane (a narcissist) happy?” That…
Continue readingWhat Do Narcissists Want?
The 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 readingNavigating Parental Alienation
During the last week, Dr. Carter and I have had several heartbreaking questions from Surviving Narcissism community members and clients, all experiencing parental alienation. Maybe it’s the post-holiday destruction left…
Continue readingThe Counter Controlled Loop – Quit Trying to be so In Control
As a free person, you get to decide when and how to exert control, and therein lies the challenge. As you build a life of freedom, you will need to…
Continue readingThe Controllers Obvious Illogic, and How This Happens
“Well, it’s different when I’m the one telling you what to do. Me controlling you is necessary.” Does this sound familiar? If it does, you are looking right at the…
Continue readingNavigating the First Year After Leaving the Narcissist
The first year after leaving the narcissist is an emotional roller coaster. There are extreme ups and downs, and like the ShockWave at Six Flags Over Texas, your entire world…
Continue readingThe Nine Types of Divorce
The type of divorce you choose will determine how your divorce taxes you emotionally and financially. Didn’t know there were multiple types of divorce? Let’s dig into this a little…
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