On this day, I felt defeat. Not because I did anything wrong. Not because I wasn’t brave enough. But because I saw – again –
Tag: narcissistic personality disorder
The Silent Betrayer: When Silence Becomes a Weapon in Narcissistic Abuse
When you think of narcissistic abuse, the obvious villains are easy to spot. The narcissist themselves, of course, and sometimes their loud defenders — the
The Anatomy of a Silent Betrayer in Narcissistic Abuse
The Anatomy of a Silent Betrayer in Narcissistic Abuse When most people think about narcissistic abuse, they picture the obvious players: the narcissist who manipulates,
When Lunch Isn’t About Lunch: The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques
The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques In toxic workplaces, even something as simple as a lunch invitation can become a performance. On the surface,
Love-Bombed, Then Left Behind
Love-Bombed, Then Left Behind The cycle is always the same with narcissists: idealization, then discard. They pull you in close with affection, admiration, or “best
Mimicry as a Tool of Control
“Mimicry is a tool of control. If the narcissist can’t steal your light, they’ll create a counterfeit version of you through someone else.” One of