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The Connection between People Pleasers and Narcissists
Are you a people pleaser drawn to toxic partners? Learn how narcissists exploit empathy, why it happens, and how to break the cycle to reclaim your power.
Are You Lost In the Abuse? How To Tell and Why it Happens
Feeling confused, stuck, or blamed in a toxic relationship? Learn why abuse clouds your reality—and how to start reclaiming your power and clarity today.
The Importance of Core Values
I’ve never been intentional about digging into my top core values and using them to guide my decisions and actions. But that’s why values exist, and it has been one of the best questions I’ve asked myself while healing from narcissistic abuse.
Boundaries: Ready, Set, Maintain
Boundaries with toxic people: Ready, Set, Maintain
Maintaining the boundary is the tricky but most important part, especially with a toxic narcissist because they thrive on power and control.
Relationship Red Flags, Be Warned
Relationship Red Flags, Be Warned
When we think about psychologically abusive behaviors we most often talk about gaslighting, projection, manipulation, blame shifting and devaluing. Let’s take a look at red flag behaviors we are wise to pay attention to, especially early into a relationship.
Surviving the Holidays with Toxic People
Dreading the holidays with toxic people? Learn powerful tips to protect your peace, set boundaries, and stay grounded through the chaos. You’re not alone.
What Is The “Spin Cycle” of Narcissistic Abuse?
Caught in a toxic loop of love bombing, gaslighting, and discard? Learn the phases of the narcissistic spin cycle—and how to break free for good.
Narcissists: Masters at Building False Narratives
I didn’t see it coming. After I made the decision to leave my narcissistic partner, I walked, what I thought was, a straight line to divorce.
Have you Abandoned Yourself?
Have you abandoned yourself?
But true belonging doesn’t require you to fit in to belong. True belonging requires you to belong to yourself first.
The Underbelly of the Narcissist -Enablers and Flying Monkeys
We’ve all heard or made the statement “I don’t want to take sides”. Normally, that is a healthy and understandable position to take. Disagreements occur between 2 people and both parties have their own truths, hurts, feelings and narratives.
How to Deal with Narcissism
When it’s happening at our dinner tables, work meetings, or even holiday gatherings with family and friends it’s imperative we protect ourselves. Self-preservation is our biggest tool. When we’re able to recognize what narcissistic behavior looks like, we can make better judgment calls to navigate the situation.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Programs: Should You See a Life Coach or a Counselor?
Healing from narcissistic abuse? Learn the key differences between life coaching and counseling to choose the right support for your recovery journey.