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…

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,…

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…

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…