Category Archives: Trauma

Are Narcissists Evil?

May 30, 2023

Narcissists are often characterized as egotistical, self-centered, and manipulative individuals. However, it is important to understand that not all narcissists are inherently evil. While their behavior can be harmful to others, it is often rooted in deep-seated insecurities and a…

Understanding How Narcissistic Entitlement Can Drive The Need To Please

January 06, 2023

Entitlement is a term that is used frequently in many different areas. As a way of thinking, entitlement increases the belief that one individual is deserving of special treatment or privileges. This is not based on any specific criteria but…

Narcissists And Projection

November 07, 2022

Narcissists use various techniques to manipulate and control the people around them. Often these techniques start out as defense mechanisms for the child and then evolve into unhealthy, toxic, and even dangerous behavior as the child becomes an adult. A…

Getting Over A Toxic Relationship Using Polyvagal Theory

July 16, 2022

Toxic relationships create ripples throughout our mind and our body. In a toxic relationship, our mind reads cues and our body responds in ways that are effective coping mechanisms for that relationship. However, these responses to social cues are often…

The Impact Of Betrayal Trauma Caused By A Narcissist

May 10, 2022

People in relationships come to trust and believe in the other person in the relationship. Narcissists use this trust in a destructive way when they feel that the partner is doing anything that may potentially be harmful to them. However,…

Understanding The Love Avoidant And The Narcissist: Similarities And Differences

March 22, 2022

The terms love avoidant and narcissist are often used interchangeably, but these two types of individuals are not always the same. They do have similarities, but there are also differences that have an impact on the relationship. As a general…

Dealing With Being Discarded By A Narcissist

January 12, 2022

While the term dumped is often used when one person leaves another in a relationship, being left by a narcissist can be particularly painful. A narcissist does not show any compassion or care. Instead, they simply discard you when you…

Creating And Sticking To Intentions To End A Toxic Relationship In The New Year

December 24, 2021

A toxic relationship is destructive on so many levels. Not only is there the loss of self and self-worth, but there is also the loss of enjoyment in life, the ability to be with a loving, positive partner, and the…

Post Traumatic Growth And Resiliency After Toxic Relationships

December 07, 2021

A toxic relationship is highly destructive. It creates a loss of sense of self through verbal and emotional abuse that tears down the person at a very basic level. Toxic relationships are often hard to see for the individual, as…

The Difference Between Gaslighting And Healthy Disagreements

October 14, 2021

It is common to have a disagreement with a partner in a relationship. In many cases, the source of the conflict or the disagreement is a difference in perception or a different memory or recollection of an event or conversation. This is understandable as we see…