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 readingHow Long Does It Take To Heal?
Many 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 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 readingHow To Survive A Narcissist
Many 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 readingManaging the Malignant Narcissist; And How We’re Prepared to Help.
Dr. Carter and I had our first webinar this week, and we tackled how to manage the malignant narcissist. We sat down together and looked through all of the questions…
Continue readingRewind and Repeat; How to Stop the Narcissist’s Voice in Your Head
This 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 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…
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