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10 Truths about Narcissistic Family Systems: How they turn the Scapegoat into the Sacrifice
Most people who grow up in dysfunctional families spend years believing a comforting half-truth: “It was just one person. One…
10 survival patterns caused from narcissistic parents
Growing up with a narcissistic parent is really hard. It’s like you’re always trying to reach a bar that keeps…
10 Red Flags of a Narcissistic Dynamic: Trusting Your Body’s Early Warnings
Before we dive in, you might want to check out my previous article on fawning and how it can take…
Why do I struggle with boundaries: Trained to Abandon Yourself
When someone looks back across the years and sees the same pattern repeating — going along with things they didn’t…
Reprocessing My Fear of Self-Expression
Breaking Free from Silence: Reprocessing My Fear of Self-Expression The Moment That Stayed With Me I was 16 years old,…
Complex PTSD from Narcissistic Abuse
Introduction to Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder A. What Exactly is Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Imagine your brain getting stuck in…
The Bait and Jab: How Manipulative People Use Softness to Set Up the Attack
Some manipulative moves are obvious. You can see them coming and you know what they are. But there’s one pattern…
The Subtle Manipulations of Narcissistic Abuse: How to Recognize and Overcome It
Narcissistic abuse doesn’t always come in the form of obvious insults or blatant mistreatment. Sometimes, it’s a slow erosion of…
Silence vs Non-Engagement: The Crucial Difference When Dealing With Teasing and Bullies
Most people who grew up in controlling or abusive households learned two responses to teasing, provocation, and bullying. Fight back…
How Narcissistic Parenting Shaped My Relationship with Success
Growing up under the control of a narcissistic father, success always felt out of reach – like a prize I…