Before you can identify a covert narcissist, you require a solid sense of Self. This means that you need to establish a conscious and comfortable presence alongside your emotions, mind and

Narcissistic abuse changes you fundamentally, impacting the Self on a multitude of levels: Paradigms: You view life with a scarcity mentality, seeing yourself as incapable and limited, and the world

The following are musings and insights on narcissistic relationships, the narcissistic mentality and relationship dynamics in general. They are not researched or sourced from anywhere unless otherwise stated. They are

To transcend narcissism, it is crucial to understand how we derive a sense of identity, which goes well beyond our social standing. It is also important to see that narcissism

Behind the manipulation and crazy-making behaviour is a dark truth which is often lost on us. To overcome narcissistic abuse, it is crucial that we first debunk the myth of narcissism.

Narcissism is more than a label; it is a continuous act. Metaphorically speaking, narcissism is like blowing up a balloon. The balloon in this metaphor represents the narcissistic self, and the helium

Narcissistic abuse is a potent force which can draw you in, suck you dry and then toss you out, leaving you with shattered self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, a burning sense of

Narcissistic personality disorder is a contentious topic among therapists and the masses alike. A google search provides the following symptoms: An excessive need for admiration Disregard for others’ feelings An inability

The narcissistic mother is a source of much frustration and dread for adult children of narcissism. Discussing her is a sensitive topic. From childhood through to adulthood, she remains a dark shadow which the

The reasons for family dysfunction vary significantly. A lot of the time, the parent is an alcoholic or is drug addicted. These dysfunctions are easy to spot. One covert cause of family dysfunction

The Empath is a person of deep emotional capacity and, at their core, a creator. A life of art and integrity can keep them from falling into the trap of narcissistic abuse and instead direct their yearning to where it was designed to be.

The psychological cage is the narcissist’s prison system, and they are the warden. Can you see it?