No doubt, the narcissist in your life probably has you feeling miserable on a regular basis. You probably spend excess time trying to impress or please them. You might also devote intense energy to maintaining a sense of peace within your relationship. Unfortunately, narcissists often bulldoze loved ones with their cruel actions. You may believe … Read more
The only thing Alice ever got from her mother was contempt. She can’t remember a time when this wasn’t the case. This is how psychologist Daniel Shaw describes one of his patients in his paper on how narcissistic parents affect their children. Alice’s mother could not admit any imperfection. If anything was wrong – at … Read more
When you imagine a picturesque mother-daughter relationship, what do you see? The compassionate, warm mother who can make every problem seemingly disappear? The daughter who turns to her mother with every secret? The loving, respectful bond that morphs into a beautiful friendship? For daughters of narcissistic mothers, the relationship doesn’t resemble anything like traditional love. … Read more
“Narcissism is an exaggeration, a malignancy of a healthy phenomenon.” Sam Vaknin That’s what Sam Vaknin told WebMD, way back in ‘99. Vaknin is a self-confessed narcissist, one of a few narcs who have gone on to write books on the condition. And there’s a lot of truth in what he says here. I suppose … Read more
You’ve identified that your mother is a narcissist. Maybe you’ve known this for several years, or perhaps you’re just now putting the pieces together. Either way, you have a fitting label for all the chaos your mother has added to your life. As a narcissist, she puts her needs before others, and she seemingly has … Read more
Empaths are often narcissists’ main targets because they are seen as an easy source of supply. So how do empaths protect themselves against narcissists? Empaths are driven by compassion; they tune into the energy and emotions of others. They feel deeply, and this often places them in the role of rescuer. Empaths fall victim to … Read more
David was a fourteen year old kid; he was a straight-A student, made the cut for the freshman football team, and was loved by all of his teachers. Though it might seem like David had it all, on the inside, he was terrified of his successes. With every accomplishment came fear, and the source of … Read more
The narcissist can’t seem to get the hint that I don’t want anything to do with them! They’ve reached everyone- my friends, my family, and even my boss! All the lies- they claimed I abused them, stole money from them, and otherwise ruined their life. Everything is a lie, but they don’t see it that … Read more
A common question asked by men and women who have been in a relationship with a narcissist, is do narcissists come back to old relationships? It is often the feeling of loss and despair that leads the jilted partner down this road of enquiry. The answer to this question depends on the type of narcissist … Read more
“It wasn’t until I went through the horrible ‘use-and-abuse’ cycles too many times that I lost everything, and it dawned on me, that it was me.” a recovering narcissist These are the words of an anonymous recovering narcissist, who posted an open letter to empaths over at Elephant Journal. They also confess… “I was the … Read more