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Support for Victims of Narcissists Newsletter

Need help overcoming narcissistic abuse in your life. This newsletter provides the encouragement and support that you need to get through the tough times and live the empowered life that you were meant to live. Read More →

Why Narcissists are No Match for Borderlines

People with borderline personality disorder naturally attract narcissists. Yet, there is a clear winner in this complimentary personality pair of toxic people. This is why narcissists are no match for borderlines. Read More →

Gray Rock Method & What To Do When It Doesn’t Work

One way to deal with narcissistic coworkers, bosses, acquaintances, classmates, and other toxic people you can't avoid is the gray rock method. Learn how to use this simple technique and what to do if it doesn't work for you. So what is the gray rock method? Read More →

Why Narcissists Call You Names and What to Do About It

Clients and victims of narcissists that I have spoken with all seem to have the same experience of being called names by their narcissistic abuse. Whether cute pet names or profoundly abusive insults, name-calling fit right into a narcissist's mode of operating. Here is why narcissists ts call you names. Read More →

The “Four Me’s” Introspection Method for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Self-knowledge or introspection is the first and most important first step to overcoming abuse from narcissists. Yet, so many people get this step wrong or skip it altogether, leading to failure. In this post, I'll share a fool-proof introspection technique that I developed to overcome my own experience with narcissism. Read More →

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Healing from Narcissism

When I was removing from narcissistic abuse from an ex-girlfriend, I made the huge mistake that almost everyone makes. This mistake prevented me from overcoming the trauma of narcissistic abuse. But then I found the key to healing from traumatic experiences, which I want to share with you today. Read More →

How to Drive a Narcissist Crazy

When dealing with a narcissist, sometimes we have to flip the script and make them just as mad as they make us. Luckily, if you know what you are doing, it is easy to get the upper hand over people with narcissistic personalities. Here are nine things that drive a narcissist crazy! Read More →

How to Go No Contact with a Narcissist & Make It Out Alive

In many narcissistic relationships, the only solution to end long term abuse involves going no contact. This means cutting off all communication for a period of time to allow healing on the victim's part. Here is how you successfully go no contact with a narcissistic abuser. Read More →

Why Some Narcissists Don’t Bath or Clean Up

One surprising fact about narcissists is that some of them don't take care of themselves, rarely bathing or cleaning up after themselves. How is it that a self centered narcissist can also have so little regard for their hygiene? Read More →

Best Quotes about Narcissistic Liars

This pages catalogs the best quotes about narcissistic liars. Great for emotional support, social posts, or background wallpapers for your phone. Read More →

How to Annoy a Narcissistic Person | 16 Ways to Make Them Mad

Sometimes, it's nice to be able to get under a narcissist's skin. Luckily, pissing off a narcissist is easy if you know what makes them angry. Here are 16 ways to annoy a narcissist. Read More →

What Cutting Off Contact Does to a Narcissist

When you leave a narcissist, they involuntarily go through a cycle of loss and coping, which has the potential to be extremely destructive. Before you make a move away from the narcissist in your life, be sure you understand what to expect. Here is what happens when you cut off contact with a narcissist. Read More →

Does Wearing Makeup Make Someone a Narcissist?

The classic image of a narcissist is a woman decked out in expensive makeup. But, does makeup use indicate narcissism? Found out what the research says. Read More →

Why Narcissists Adore Building Love Triangles

Those of you who have experienced the pain that I've felt dating a narcissist may wonder why they always seem to be one corner of a narcissistic love triangle. Rather than feeling bad about cheating, narcissists feel empowered by having multiple lovers. Here are the reasons why narcissists constantly build love triangles in their lives. Read More →

Narcissist Parents Question and Answer 2

Advice for people with narcissistic parents or bystanders of children with narcissistic parents. Answers to five commonly asked questions about narcissism in relationships between narcissistic fathers and mothers and their sons and daughters. Read More →

Narcissistic Parent Question and Answer

Is your father or mother a narcissist? Here are five commonly questions asked by children of narcissistic parents with answers. Read More →

9 Ways to Make a Narcissist Panic that Work Every Time

When I was working my way out of a narcissistic business or personal there were times when I needed to throw my abuser off balance. Other times, I needed to know what to avoid to prevent a blowup. Narcissists have clear and decisive triggers, making them easy to control if you know the trick. Here are nine ways to throw a narcissist into a panic that work every time. Read More →

This Happens When a Narcissist Loses Control

One of the dangers of dealing with a narcissist is that they tend to lash out when they feel they are losing control of a situation. In my life and work with clients, I have seen how disastrous narcissistic tantrums can be. Here are nine ways that a narcissist might act when they lose control. Read More →

The Five Levels of Narcissism with Examples

While we often talk about narcissists as if they are a completely different species, the fact is everyone is a little narcissistic now and again. But, are you or your loved ones too narcissistic? Here are the levels of narcissism, from healthy to dangerous, to help you determine what is normal and what isn't. Read More →

How to Frighten a Narcissist

Narcissists live a life driven by subconscious fears that motivate all their destructive behaviors. Whether you want to know how to control a narcissist or how to avoid their trigger points, here are nine things that frighten narcissists deeply. Read More →

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