Studies have shown that victims of narcissistic abuse often become trauma bonded to their abusers. Because the narcissist contorts the victim’s reality, the sufferer often feels like they need the narcissist to be happy, and can’t bear the thought of being without them. Maybe you keep hopi...
seems to be doing better not displaying any noticable signs of the abuse still happening, nor has she told me anything about it happening. However, I still believe whole heartedly the abuse took place. If not her father, someone had abused my child. I had...
Signs of Narcissistic Abuse While there are severaldifferent types of narcissists, one of the most common narcissistic traits of people with NPD is a constant need for admiration. Over time, narcissistic behavior can isolate a victim andcause them to developlow self-esteem. It’s tactics like ...
“They distort the truth to make you doubt yourself. Not only does this enable them to reframe situations and perceptions to protect their ego, but it also destabilizes their victim,” she adds. Gaslighting is a harmful form of abuse and manipulation. It is a tactic used to question your ...
How to Stop Being a Victim of Hoovering Narcissists What is Hoovering? Hoovering is an abuse tactic frequently used by people who struggle with narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, and histrionic personality disorders. Named after the Hoover vacuum cleaner, hoovering is basically a way of “sucking...
and questioning your reality that narcissistic abuse fosters. However, not everyone can grasp what you’ve endured. Many who haven’t experienced narcissistic abuse may urge reconciliation or invalidate their experiences. Seek support only from people who demonstrate emotional intelligence, respect for bo...
traits. Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition in which you have an excessively high opinion of yourself. You need attention and admiration from others, but you're not inclined to care about their feelings. And you'll take advantage of others to get what you want or think you ...
Playing the victim is also often used by abusive and/or sociopathic people who use this role to keep a tight emotional leash on those close to them. For example, a narcissistic person might constantly put down their partner, then fixate on the one time their partner snapped and called them...
A narcissistic father is intolerant of mistakes, takes credit for his children's successes, and can be very vindictive towards his...
I can relate to all of you. I was married to a narcissistic alcoholic for 16 years; the alcoholic part was the last three years to present. Believe me when I say he destroyed a big part of me and my son, but I made it out alive! Like you all, I now realize what he is. That...