How to Escape Narcissistic Abuse: Steps to Heal and Move Forward
Intro Narcissistic abuse is deeply damaging, leaving its victims feeling trapped, isolated, and emotionally drained. If you are caught in that situation as you read this, it is crucial to know that escaping is possible. With the right tools, support, and knowledge, you can free yourself from the toxic grip of a narcissist and rebuild […]
Navigating the Storm: Managing Anger and Resentment in Divorce
Without a doubt, divorce is one of life’s most emotionally taxing experiences. In the midst of the whirlwind of changes, it’s common for feelings of anger and resentment to surface, particularly towards an ex-spouse. Learning healthy ways to cope with these emotions can greatly aid in your healing process and foster your personal growth. Anger […]
Navigating Trust Issues in Narcissistic Relationships
Trust is the bedrock of any healthy relationship. It provides the security and emotional safety necessary for intimacy and growth. However, when entangled in a relationship with a narcissist, trust often becomes the first casualty. Understanding and addressing trust issues in narcissistic relationships is crucial for anyone looking to heal and rebuild their sense of […]
Codependent Men and Narcissistic Partners
Even in good relationships, things can get complicated and tough. When one person focuses too much on making their partner happy and forgets about their own well-being, we might call this ‘codependency.’ It’s not a diagnostic term but instead describes a behavior pattern. For a new client of mine, Jeff (not his real name), his […]
Navigating and Understanding Trust Issues After a Narcissistic Relationship
Trusting Again Hey there, I’m glad you’re here. I want to talk to you about something really important: trust issues after a narcissistic relationship. As a social worker, I’ve helped a lot of people heal from these toxic relationships, and trust me, it’s not easy. One of the hardest parts is figuring out how to […]
Recognize Your Value:The Importance of Self Worth
Self-Esteem, Self- Confidence and Self-Worth People often confuse self-esteem and self-confidence; they are similar, but so different. Self-esteem is how you appreciate and value yourself; this changes over the course of your life as you experience different things and meet different people. Self-confidence is your belief in yourself and your abilities. Basically, self-esteem is what […]
Co-dependency and the Road to Recovery
Codependency and Relationship Addiction When looking at codependency in a relationship, it is important to bear in mind that it can exist between romantic partners, family members, friends, and co-workers. Each person involved is mentally, emotionally, physically and/or spiritually reliant on the other. Codependency has also been referred to as “Relationship addiction” because individuals often […]
Rebuilding Trust After Narcissistic Abuse
Trust Trust is essential in any relationship. It helps people feel safe, supported, and valued. When trust is broken, especially through narcissistic abuse, the damage can be severe. This type of abuse can leave deep emotional scars, making it hard to trust again. Amber (not her real name), a client of mine, once trusted her […]
