During the devalue phase of narcissistic abuse, narcissists use varying methods to reduce the self-worth of their victims. In this post I will describe the
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Devalue: A Narc Takedown
As I mentioned in the previous post, there are presently five active narcs in my life who attempt to create dramatic occurrences. Two of the
Devalue: A Phase In The Cycle Of Narcissistic Abuse
After a time of being idealized by the narcissist, the next phase that a narcissist will inflict upon their victim is the devalue phase. The
Idealize: A Tale of Two Narcs
Currently, there are five active narcs (narcissists) in my life. Although I may not be a licensed clinician to give diagnoses to clients, I can
Idealize: A Phase In The Cycle Of Narcissistic Abuse
Idealization is usually the first cycle of abuse particularly if you have just met the narcissist. Normally, this is the phase where (1) I am
Narcissistic Cycles of Abuse
The narcissistic cycle of abuse has three phases. The narcissist will abuse you by idealizing (honeymoon phase), devaluing (tension building phase), and discarding (abuse escalation