Articles on Narcissism

Healing complex trauma is a difficult endeavour fraught with challenges, as the damage done is woven into thousands of experiences while being lodged

Authentic relationships form when two people connect via their core. In intimacy, each person sees the other person for who they truly are, flaws and

After the initial high of the ‘light-bulb’ moment passes, when you have awoken to the truth and created distance from the narcissist, a

What gives eyes a sense of feeling, warmth and life is the True Self. Eyes that look alive have ‘soul’. In such cases,

When a person is centered, they feel at home in their body, confident in their intuition, and able to adapt and grow into

To see your mother as ‘narcissistic’ is a terribly difficult thing to do, for reasons that go way back and which cut deep

1, 2, 3, 4 – it goes as follows: 1. Lure in To obtain narcissistic supply, a narcissist creates a container for their

At the heart of every narcissist, behind their elaborate false self which can fool almost anyone, lies a timeless methodology. Coined by Aristotle

To assert control over you, convince you of their grandiosity, and keep you in a shame-riddled state of inferiority, the narcissist must first

Children who grow up in the shadow of a narcissistic parent experience a kind of role reversal which stunts their development in numerous

When you look closely, some scapegoats can appear to be narcissists — but not in the way you would expect, and not from

The overt narcissist is the easiest to spot. By definition, they take up all the space with their assertiveness, extroverted nature and apparent

Because the narcissist is in a dissociated, fractured state of mind, their gaslighting cannot be understood through the lens of logic or ‘fairness.’

To get to the heart of what narcissism is, we need to understand the psyche of the human being, and what pushes a

Understanding what causes narcissistic personality disorder is as complex as the human mind. However, we can distil it down to one core emotional

Above all, a narcissistic relationship is a world of illusory potential. The narcissist, who lives in a dissociated state, is adept at awakening

The narcissist’s idealize, devalue and discard cycle is a particularly malignant aspect of narcissistic abuse. It leaves the target feeling confused, abandoned and

To deal with a narcissist is a battle only the initiated can win. You think you have a narcissist in your life. This

Narcissistic triangulation can seem like a debilitating, inescapable force. Nothing makes you feel smaller than having the person you adore parade someone else

After another long, bruising encounter with a narcissist, you have to ask the question: “Why do I attract narcissists, and how do I

Healing from narcissistic abuse is an arduous process, with many frustrating days where the fog of despair consumes you. Low self-esteem, complex trauma

The show begins. A permanent smile that makes your cheeks sore. An endlessly positive conversation flow. Forced laughter. It is a majestic tip-toeing

The long-term effects of narcissistic abuse are insidious and crippling, running deeper than you can fathom. Narcissistic abuse impacts your body, your mind,

Narcissistic abuse causes untold damage to a person’s mind, body, and spirit, leaving them with crippling post-traumatic stress disorder. Healing PTSD after narcissistic

Narcissistic abuse recovery for a codependent is a momentous task. The road to healing begins with an equally momentous step; a confrontation with death.

A narcissist must always be special and superior to others. This much we know. There are many examples of the ways they achieve

From the obnoxious person at a social gathering, to meeting a narcissist while dating, to the manipulative ex who leaves you with lifetime

To recover from narcissistic abuse, first know the symptoms, then drop the victim label, clear the obstacles to recovery and clear space to work within.

The narcissistic mother can be a destabilising and intimidating force in her child’s life. Healing from her abuse is a sensitive process, not

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