The Narcissistic Vortex From a scientific perspective, a vortex is a mass of swirling matter. Whether it’s composed of air, water, fire, or energy, a
Cutting ties with our abuser and refusing any contact with them is referred to as “going No Contact.” This is a non-negotiable step that most
Narcissists are master manipulators who have a whole arsenal of abuse tactics that they use to obtain narcissistic supply (energy, affection, attention), maintain power and
Discard is the 3rd and final phase of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle. First came the narcissist’s overwhelming “love” in Phase 1, the Idealization or Love
Devaluation is Phase 2 of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle. In Phase 1, we experienced Love Bombing, also known as Idealization. This allowed our abuser to
Love Bombing, also known as Idealization, is Phase 1 of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle. It is the initial stage of an insidious, destructive pattern of
What is narcissistic supply? Narcissistic Supply is the living energy that the narcissist extracts from others, which is used to regulate their fragile self-esteem and
Narcissistic abuse is a destructive form of control and manipulation. One step to avoiding it, or healing from it, is to better understand the narcissism. This blog offers some perspectives to consider.
The pattern is set… The story starts with my father, who was the first narcissist in my life. After beginning to pick up the shattered
