If you’re dealing with a narcissist, there’s a high likelihood they’ll use the silent treatment as a manipulation tool. This passive-aggressive tactic can stretch out for hours, days, or even weeks, and it’s their way of punishing you when they […]
If you’re dealing with a narcissist, there’s a high likelihood they’ll use the silent treatment as a manipulation tool. This passive-aggressive tactic can stretch out for hours, days, or even weeks, and it’s their way of punishing you when they […]
What Are Flying Monkeys? The term “flying monkeys” originates from The Wizard of Oz, where the Wicked Witch uses the monkeys to carry out her bidding. In the context of narcissistic relationships, flying monkeys refer to the people—often friends, family, […]
Do you ever feel like the decisions you make don’t align with what you truly want? Or perhaps you’ve gone down a path where you no longer recognize yourself. Maybe you want to get somewhere in life, but there’s a […]
Now, before we get into this, I want to make it clear that this isn’t an attack on religion itself. Having faith and holding onto something greater can be a beautiful and meaningful part of life. But when certain individuals […]
Do you have a parent who seems caring and helpful on the surface but shows manipulative behaviors, dismissiveness, and emotional outbursts? If so, you might be dealing with an altruistic narcissistic parent. This type of parent can be confusing to […]
In the world of family dynamics, especially in families led by a narcissistic parent, children often find themselves cast into specific roles. On this blog, we frequently explore these roles and the impact they have on one’s development and sense […]
Narcissism is a complex and tricky topic. The internet is filled with textbook descriptions of narcissists, but covert narcissism often deviates from these standard portrayals. This discrepancy can lead to confusion when trying to identify narcissistic behavior in your partner, […]
Going no contact or low contact with a narcissistic parent is a profoundly different experience compared to cutting ties with friends, partners, or siblings. This decision involves grieving the loss of someone who was supposed to provide unconditional love, care, […]
Growing up with narcissistic parents severely impacts a child’s development and emotional well-being. Narcissistic parents lack the ability to provide essential emotional support, love, validation, and approval. They are incapable of mirroring their child’s emotions, which is crucial for healthy […]
Forgiveness is something that is misunderstood and incorrectly taught starting from the time we are young. We often are taught that when we forgive someone we have to let go of what the person did and allow them in our […]
