The Bait & The Mask: When Covert Narcissists Pop Back into Your Life
One of my clients, “Jake,” gave me permission to share his story in the hopes of helping others. He grew up under the shadow of a covert narcissistic mother.
One of my clients, “Jake,” gave me permission to share his story in the hopes of helping others. He grew up under the shadow of a covert narcissistic mother.
If you’ve survived narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More, you know the devastating impact it has on your sense of self. The constant criticism, gaslightingGaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person covertly sows seeds of doubt in a More, and emotional manipulationEmotional Manipulation is an emotionally unhealthy psychological strategy used by people who are incapable of asking for what More leave you questioning your worth, your reality, and your ability to trust your own judg…
If you’ve been in toxic or narcissistic relationships—romantic, family, workplace—it’s likely your nervous system was trained to feel familiarity where there should have been safety. If you find comfort in their chaos, it’s time to break these patterns…
You know you’re in a toxic relationship. You’ve read the articles, recognized the red flags, and maybe even found the courage to name what’s happening to you: narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More. But here’s where the advice usually stops—and where your real life contin…
The reality of narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More is that it’s designed to make you question your own perceptions, emotions, and memories. It’s a deliberate strategy that leaves you doubting the very experiences that are harming you. Today, I want to validate what you…
Have you ever asked yourself, “How can someone so adored by others be so cruel to me behind closed doors?” I did. If so, you’re not imagining it. You’re experiencing one of the most insidious tactics in the narcissist’s toolbox: weaponized popularity. …
Leaving a narcissistic toxic relationship is one of the most challenging decisions you can make. Narcissists don’t simply let people go—they often escalate their tactics when they sense loss of control. Lynn Catalano, author, attorney & Narcissist…
Smear campaigns are a hallmark tactic of narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More, designed to damage your reputation, isolate you from support, and undermine your credibility. As someone who has walked this path and now guides others as a narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More expert and coac…
Recovering from narcissistic abuseNarcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse More can be challenging and stressful. Although it may take time, healing is possible through some of these methods.
If someone you love has been through this experience, your support can make a life-changing difference….
In a time where self-promotion is often praised, the word narcissist gets tossed around easily. But not all narcissism is the same—and understanding the difference between narcissism and Narcissistic Personality DisorderNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) The hallmarks of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are grandiosity, a lack of empathy for other people, and More (NPD) is crucial, especially fo…