Letting go of someone we love is not easy. Letting go allows us more freedom in our lives and helps us stop controlling behavior. It might mean letting go of someone who is self-destructive, like an addict. Fundamentally, we’re powerless over someone else. Letting go may feel unloving, but it actually allows us to love […]
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Narcissism has recently become a popular topic and for that, me and everyone I know in the field, are grateful. It has hidden in the shadows for far too long. The more people learn about it, the more questions that arise. A big point that has been discovered? Individuals who have grown up with a […]
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There are many differing convictions that form a person into who they are. Core values are fundamental beliefs that guide your behavior, actions, and decisions in life. They serve as a moral compass and can vary from person to person. Here are ten common core values and how you can apply them to your life: […]
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If you have a narcissistic parent, there could be many aspects of your life that may feel challenging, whether you realize the root cause or not. Battling these emotional issues can have a significant impact on your life. While individual experiences may vary, some common struggles for individuals with narcissistic parents include: Low Self-Esteem: Constant […]
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A lack of empathy is not sufficient for a diagnosis of narcissism but it underlies several narcissistic traits, such as arrogance, entitlement, and being exploitative. On the other hand, a lack of empathy can be associated with borderline personality disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, and sociopathy, as well as more benign problems, such as low emotional intelligence, […]
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After your divorce, you can be feeling unsettled one day and a bit more yourself the next. Your family landscape looks completely different. You are still finding your ground again, emotionally, financially and mentally. On top of it all, you’re not sure how to bridge the growing gap this separation has placed between you and […]
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Living with a narcissist can often feel like walking on eggshells, never knowing when a situation might escalate into something dangerous. While many narcissists excel in psychological manipulation, some can also resort to physical violence when their fragile egos are threatened. When faced with such a situation, calling the police can be a necessary and […]
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As you may or may not know, in 2016 I began working with victims of narcissistic abuse. When I am getting to know a client, we tend to go back to basics – including family of origin. One thing I feel is critical to point out (and I am asked all of the time): Having […]
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Being the victim of a narcissistic parent can have profound and lasting effects on a person’s emotional well-being and self-esteem. The effects are so profound and long-lasting that they may cause their children to develop a whole host of possible personality disorders of their own as they age. They are also almost certainly setting those […]
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Treating two brothers raised by a maternal narcissist has heightened my awareness of how insidiously dangerous this sort of disordered narcissist is and how deeply damaging they are to their children. It has called to my attention how the life trajectories of these men were largely determined by their familial roles as golden sons and narcissistic extensions. Recurrent […]
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