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,
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
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
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
We all know that sinking feeling when we dare to share ourselves deeply, only wanting to be heard, and instead someone minimizes us and our situation, telling us we shouldn’t be feeling the way we do or thinking the things we are. Then, we silence ourselves and retreat back into our protective shell as shame overtakes us. This is an exploration of the societal standard that prevents people from truly being present with one another.
