Abuse
Narcissists, Flying Monkeys and Smear Campaigns: How To Deal With It
When a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try to control how others see you. The misinformation will feel unfair, but stay above it, trusting that other people will eventually see the truth just like you did. – Jill Blakeway
Abuse
Ways A Narcissist Manipulates You and How To Shut Them Down
Even though you can’t change a narcissist, you can most certainly protect yourself from their toxicity.
Breakup
Closure in Relationships: 10 Ways To Stay Strong When There is None
Without closure, it can be difficult to move on in life and the healing becomes much harder.
Narcissist
What a Relationship with a Narcissist Actually Feels Like
Here’s a short summary of some signs you are living with or engaging with a narcissist:
Narcissist
Narcissist Mirroring: How Narcissist Manipulates You Into Loving Them
What makes a narcissist or abusive type so attractive to some of us?
A subtle manipulative tactic, known as mirroring.
Abuse
13 Ways Manipulators Use Passive Aggressiveness To Manipulate and Abuse You
A person who is passive aggressive needs to feel dominant and in control. They also need to make others feel inadequate to relieve a feeling of deficiency within themselves.
Abuse
Hoovering: Ways A Narcissist Reels You Back In
Narcissist hoovering usually happens after an episode of abuse. Or, when you are threatening to leave, or have recently left an abusive relationship.
Romantic Relationship
Gut Instincts In Relationships. Always Trust Your Gut!
Is what your heart telling you at odds with what your gut says? Do you listen to gut feelings or ignore them?
Abuse
Recovery From Abusive Relationships. How Long Does It Take?
It is only when we are still and have the courage to face ourselves that we can heal.
Abuse
How Can I Love Someone Who Abuses Me? Psychology of Toxic Relationships
Are you in love with someone who hurts you? Trapped in an abusive or dysfunctional cycle?
Abuse
Setting Healthy Boundaries Keep You Safe
Strong boundaries replace the invisible ‘victim’ sign others’ detect on you, with a ‘don’t mess with me’ one instead.
Abuse
Fantasy Bond: Loving The Person You Hope They’ll Become
One of the hardest things about leaving an abusive relationship was grieving the loss of the fantasy relationship I had in my head.