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Imagined Inner Monologue of a Narcissistic Abuser (would never happen in real life)
Imagined Inner Monologue of a Narcissistic Abuser (would never happen in real life)
Jan 285 min read
Erasing Myself to Be Enough
I’m in the kitchen, scrubbing the counters for the second time even though they’re already clean. The baby is finally asleep, and my...
Jan 152 min read
When the Narcissist Flips the Script: A Day at the Shopping Center
This is what it’s like living with a narcissist. The speed at which they can flip the script is staggering.
Jan 124 min read
How Therapy Helped Me Survive Life with a Narcissistic Partner
Before I entered my current relationship, I spent years in therapy working on myself. I sought help to address my own struggles,...
Jan 104 min read
Survival Mode: When Rest Becomes a Battle. The Cost of Perfection.
Well, the holidays are officially over, and we’re back to life without visitors. As I predicted, my husband has gone crazy again.
Jan 63 min read
An Imagined Dialogue: A Narcissistic Mother-in-Law's "Honest" Christmas Chat
Ever wondered what it would sound like if your narcissistic mother-in-law dropped the sweet, sugary act and just said what’s really on...
Jan 42 min read
My Upside-Down: Living in a Stranger Things Reality
If you’ve ever watched Stranger Things, you’ll know what I mean. It feels like living between the upside-down and right-side-up worlds.
Jan 23 min read
A Holiday Observation: Protecting My Children from Toxic Family Patterns
This, to me, is classic narcissistic behavior. A toxic family pattern.
Jan 13 min read
How to Avoid Raising a Narcissist - Making Mistakes
Mistakes are a natural part of being human. They are how we learn, grow, and ultimately succeed.
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Mrs. Martyr Narcissist: A Dialogue of Disconnection
On the phone with a narcissistic mother. A Dialogue of Disconnection and a Dialogue of Connection.
Dec 29, 20244 min read
When Self-Care Feels Like a Crime
In Norway, parental leave is designed in a way that many parents around the world would envy.
Dec 28, 20244 min read
Picking Up the Pieces: The Cost of Transactional Relationship
Relationships aren’t about keeping score. They’re about teamwork, about stepping in for each other when one is struggling or overwhelmed.
Dec 27, 20244 min read
How I’d Know Now: Spotting the Red Flags of a Narcissist
The truth is, the red flags were there all along—I just didn’t know how to read them.
Dec 27, 20244 min read
The Tragedy of No Witness
My daughter’s words remind me that while I may feel invisible to some, I am not invisible to her. And that gives me hope.
Dec 25, 20243 min read
The Making of a Borderline: A Narcissistic Mother’s Legacy
One of my earliest emotional memories is of my mother’s sadness. I remember her sobbing as she tried to sing a lullaby to us.
Dec 24, 20244 min read
When “Helpful” Advice Isn’t Helpful at All
It’s incredibly difficult not to react when faced with such “advice,” that is shaming you.
Dec 23, 20242 min read
My Hidden Agenda—Not So Hidden?
The more I reflect on the idea of confronting a narcissist with the truth, the more I realize that confrontation isn’t always the answer....
Dec 22, 20242 min read
The Subtle Art of Tearing You Down: Little Comments, Big Wounds
Subtle comments, dismissive gestures, and undermining remarks that tear you down.
Dec 20, 20242 min read
When No One’s Watching: Living With Mr. Covert Narcissist
Living with a covert narcissist can feel like navigating a maze of contradictions. In our household, this manifests in stark differences...
Dec 19, 20245 min read
The Frail Dance of Identity: Borderlines vs. Narcissists
One of the most profound differences between a borderline and a narcissist lies in how they perceive and express their sense of self. For...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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