When I was in grad school, I studied Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). One of my assignments was to look over the PTSD screening questionnaires available
This blog is written in the context of a narcissistic relationship between intimate partners, but the information below is also applicable to other toxic relationships,
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
Narcissists are master manipulators who use a whole arsenal of abuse tactics to obtain narcissistic supply (energy, affection, attention), maintain power and superiority over others,
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
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
Since the beginning of my author journey, I have shared the purpose of my book with many. I’ve been amazed to see the number of
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
