When the scapegoat of a narcissistic family goes no contact, several dynamics within the family can shift, often intensifying the dysfunction: For the scapegoat, going
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When my own behaviors are narcissistic …
From time to time, I will take note that my own behaviors are narcissistic, and I don’t like how that behavior makes me feel. In
Church Tales of Narcissistic Abuse: When Praise & Worship Turns to Devaluation
An Experience From The Pages Of My Life Once upon a time, I believed myself to be “friends” with a group of people who were
The Police Call
For an extremely short time, I lived with my mother after I returned back to my hometown from living in another state. My stay was
What to do when the walking-on-eggshells effect is projected onto you …
When the “walking-on-eggshells” effect is projected onto you, it can feel deeply unsettling, especially when you know your intentions are to create a positive atmosphere.
Narcissism and Power: The Abuse of Authority in Personal and Professional Contexts
Narcissists are often drawn to positions of power because these roles allow them to control others, validate their inflated self-worth, and maintain their desired image.