Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
By Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.
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Confused by your relationship? Constantly second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or finding your footing after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join mental health experts Dr. Kerry McAvoy and Lisa Sonni as they uncover the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. From understanding destructive personalities and their manipulative tactics to exploring the stages of abuse and how to rebuild after the damage, you’ll gain the clarity and tools needed to break free and heal.If you’re ready to reclaim your self-worth and discover the path to emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today.
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Have Bad Taste in Partners? The Red Flags We Often Miss
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May 19, 2025 |
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How Your Relationship Changes When Your Partner Has Narcissism and ADHD
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May 12, 2025 |
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When Is It Really Over? The Top Signs a Dying Relationship
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May 05, 2025 |
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Are You an Over-Functioner? The Problem of Doing Too Much
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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When Your Best Friend is a Narcissist: Cost of Toxic Female Relationships
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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The Shocking Psychological Cost of Living with a Narcissist: Interview with Lynn Strathdee
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Why Betrayal Keeps Abuse Survivors Trapped in a Victim Mindset: Interview with Dr. Debi Silber
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Why Sex Goes Wrong in a Narcissistic Relationship: An Interview with Dr. Lisha Antiqua
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Is It Narcissism or Autism? When Neurodivergence Is Used as an Excuse
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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When It’s Necessary to Go No Contact With a Narcissistic Mother: A Conversation with Alex Anderson, FOG Movie
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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The Disturbing Reasons Why Men Justify Violence Against Women: Interview with Chuck Derry, Co-Founder of Gender Violence Institute
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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When Your Ex’s New Life Looks Like a Dream After They Shattered Yours
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Could Your Partner Be Sadistic? Why We Excuse Cruelty in Relationships
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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The Four Most Dangerous Personalities Types to Avoid: An Interview with Joe Navarro, Former FBI Special Agent
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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When the Narcissist Says They Love You: Are They Lying?
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Why Toxic Relationships Always Leave Us Traumatized and Confused: An Interview with Dr. Peter Salerno
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Controlled by Guilt: A Popular Tool Narcissists Love to Use Against You
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Why Narcissists Are So Good At Disturbing Our Peace: Interview with Anna Runkle, Crappy Childhood Fairy
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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The Little Known Reasons Why Love-Bombing Works Every Time: Interview with Nadine Macaluso, Ex-Wife of the Wolf of Wall Street
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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When You Return to the Abuse: Why It Takes 7 Tries to Leave a Narcissist
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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How Narcissists' Use Breadcrumbs of Love to Create an Agonizing Confusion
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Everything You Need to Know About Narcissism from 3 Experts: Dr. Les Carter, Dr. Peter Salerno, and Bill Eddy
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Why "Just Leave" is Terrible Advice: How Narcissists Keep You Trapped
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Could This Be Right for You? New Help and Hope for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Brainwashed & Spellbound: How Narcissistic Abuse is Really a Cult of Two
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Being Taken for Granted? How to Protect Your Big-Heartedness from Toxic People's Manipulation
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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The High Cost of Toxic Relationships on Health, Wealth, and Peace of Mind
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Feeling Confused? How Toxic People Keep Us Baffled and Stuck
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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When You Can't Leave or Stay: How to Recognize a Trauma Bond
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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When You've Been Driven Mad and Snap: The Power of Reactive Abuse
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Is it Just the Silent Treatment or Really Rejection? Why Stonewalling is Harmful
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Why is My Partner a Narcissist? Which is it—A Nature or Nurture Problem?
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Does Childhood Abuse Leave a Lasting Legacy in Adult Relationships: An Interview with Nia Renee
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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How Narcissistic Abuse Could Cost You Your Identity: The Dangers of Echoism
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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How Relationships Become Dangerous: The Slow Shift from Toxic to Deadly
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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If You're in a Narcissistic Relationship, Why Couples Therapy is a Bad Idea
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Why Narcissists Have Problems with Being Securely Attached to You
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Dr. Carter's Best Advice About Narcissists That Every Survivor Needs to Know
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Why Family Court Too Often Takes the Side of the Narcissistic Abuser
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Why Most People, Including the Victim, Fail to Recognize Narcissistic Abuse
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Bill Eddy's Best Advice For Dealing with Narcissistic Bullies
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Why Sometimes It Feels Wrong or Immoral to Leave a Narcissist
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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When Your Partner is a Narcissist, Why the Term "Narcissistic" Matters
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Best Advice for Divorcing a Narcissist Without Losing Your Sh*t: Interview with The Dirty Laundry Podcast
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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When You Can't Leave: How to Survive a Narcissistic Relationship
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Stop trauma dumping on me! How to know if you're trauma dumping vs. trauma reprocessing
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Aren't all relationships tough? Why We Struggle to Spot Narcissistic Abuse
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Only Me & Never You: Inside the Bizarre Mind of a Narcissist - Interview with Dr. Les Carter
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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I desperately love and fear them: The Terrifying Power of a Trauma Bond
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Why Can't I Leave? The Crazy Confusion from Late-Stage Cognitive Dissonance
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Feeling duped and conned? Why We Miss the Signs of a Covert Narcissist: An Interview with Eleni Sagredos
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Is my partner a narcissist? Highlights from Dr. Kerry's 3 Favorite Interviews
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May 27, 2024 |
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"We're just trying to help!" How to Manage Toxic In-Law Drama
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May 20, 2024 |
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"How mad can I make you?" The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play
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May 13, 2024 |
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"You're trying to control me!" Why Managing Boundaries with Narcissists Fails
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May 06, 2024 |
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"You’re not taking my babies from me!" How Jessica Kent Escaped Abuse
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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How Could I Have Not Known? How Devastating Betrayals Blind Us
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Why I'd Snoop Again: How this Toxic Behavior Sometimes Provides Closure and Safety
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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I Think My Pet is Being Hurt! The Danger Narcissists Pose to Our Animals
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Did the Church Groom Me for Abuse? When Spiritual Leadership Becomes Toxic
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Am I The Narcissist? When Toxic People Accuse You of Being The Problem
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Is It Really Abuse If I Can't Do What I Want? What is Coercive Control?
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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When Stonewalling Is Used Against You: How to Disarm Toxic Interactions
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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What's wrong with me? The Power of Gaslighting to Confuse and Control: Interview with Dr. Robin Stern
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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When Fear of Change Keeps You from Leaving: How to Say Goodbye to a Toxic Life
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Could Your Relationship be Making You Sick? The High Cost of Living With a Narcissist
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Don't Trust Yourself? How Self-Doubt Keeps Us Stuck in a Bad Relationship
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Time to Leave? Top Dos and Don'ts When Divorcing a Narcissist: Interview with Kate Anthony
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Off-balanced by the ups and downs? How narcissists keep you confused.
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Men can't be victims, right? Common myths about men and narcissistic abuse: An Interview with Brent MacLerie
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Deceived by your partner? The devastating effects of betrayal trauma
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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How narcissists can turn dream honeymoons into a waking nightmare!
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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How to manage runaway triggers in new situations and at family celebrations
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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How to make your holidays special despite the yearly toxic family drama!
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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What red flags are you missing in that new relationship? An Interview with Dr. Heidi Brocke
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Can't live without them? Watch out for this early sign of a trauma bond!
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Are you arguing a lot? Here's why you should not try to win a fight with a narcissist
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Does the narcissist always ruin your holidays? How to handle celebration nightmares!
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Suddenly on your own? How narcissists use isolation to cut you off from others
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Are you trapped by a covert narcissist? The top reasons why you're not spotting covert narcissists faster!
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Are all narcissists abusive? Aren't we unfairly demonizing a group of people?
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Has the narcissist got you feeling confused? Here's how they keep you in the dark!
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Is it a boundary or an ultimatum? Why narcissists hate limit setting
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Why isn't my narcissistic partner changing when they say they're trying?
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Were you emotionally abused or narcissistically abused? Why the differences matter.
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Are you trapped? What to do if you're stuck in a bad relationship
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Is it love bombing or real love? Can you tell the difference?
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Are all narcissists sex addicts? What goes wrong with intimacy in the bedroom
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Have you met a narcissist? How sympathy sometimes can be a warning
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Feeling knocked down? Defeated? Here's Kerry's secret on how to become an overcomer
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Why am I so confused? The Making & Breaking of a Trauma Bond with Lisa Sonni
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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How to find joy and renewed power after surviving abuse: An interview with Tara
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Why do narcissists have to make life miserable? Dr. Les Carter Explains Narcissism
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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If it was just a "situationship", why do I feel so miserable?
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Does everyone deserve our kindness? How to reduce the risk of being exploited
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Am I still trauma bonded? Top Signs That You’ve Broken That Toxic Connection
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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My relationship is toxic? I thought all relationships required a lot of work
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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How will I know when I'm supposed to leave? What if I make the wrong decision?
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Could you be at risk? Why you should be afraid of the Dark Triad Personality
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Friends as Enemies: What to do when those you love are narcissistic
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May 22, 2023 |
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How can my narcissistic ex move on so easily? The Problem of Grief
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May 15, 2023 |
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Waking up to a Stranger: What Happens Once Love Bombing is Over
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May 08, 2023 |
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Announcement
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Could I be the narcissist? The power of reactive abuse to make victims feel crazy.
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Am I more vulnerable to toxic relationships because I have ADHD or Autism? The answer might surprise you.
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Aren’t narcissists fantastic lovers? Tackling the myth of great sex in abusive relationships
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Why do I feel so confused and awful? Are these signs of cognitive dissonance?
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Are you a gaslighter? How we might unintentionally gaslight in even healthy relationships
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Is Codependency a Bad Word? Should it be Used to Describe Narcissistic Abuse Victims?
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Why do I love my abuser? The power of a trauma bond explained
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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What's best for the kids, leaving or staying in a toxic relationship?
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Can we still be friends? How to handle the toxic post-split lovebomb request
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Do I really need to go no contact with my narcissistic ex?
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Help, I think I'm being financially abused! What can I do about it?
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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What to do when your narcissistically abusive ex tries to come back
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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What Is "Narcissistic Abuse?" How Is It Different from Abuse? Is It Being Overused?
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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As a survivor of abuse, are you setting realistic goals for yourself in 2023?
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Big changes for the new year! Let’s make it one of wholeness & health
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Ready for the holidays? My three top tips for dealing with difficult relatives and in-laws
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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I've lost my sense of self after narcissistic abuse. How do I reclaim it?
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Why does every issue turn into an argument? My partner says I'm the problem
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Is the abuse harmful to children? Two survivors share their personal experiences
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Why can't I find a therapist who knows something about narcissistic abuse?
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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I think I'm trauma bonded. Now what? How do I start my healing?
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Is it healthy to obsess over my past narcissistic partner and what happened to me?
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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How do I combat my partner turning every issue into a "me" problem?
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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How do I rebuild trust in myself after surviving narcissistic abuse?
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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What people don’t understand about abuse and why it’s hard to leave a toxic relationship
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Should we blame victims for not spotting the signs they've met a dangerous person?
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Why can't I leave my partner? The seven stages of a trauma bond
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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What quality did I miss when I got into a relationship with a toxic person?
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Is it too much masculine energy for women to protect their boundaries?
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Could chronic stress or trauma be making me sick?
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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What is a Dark Triad Personality, and how dangerous is this person?
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Am I a bad friend if I shut someone down for talking about a toxic relationship?
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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I just left the narcissist; how do I stop this terrible pain?
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Why doesn't my partner want sex? Is it because of women's sex drive?
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Isn't there any way to make leaving a narcissist easier?
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Is this really abuse? Maybe my partner or parent just lacks kindness
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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How can my narcissistic ex move on so easily after saying they loved me?
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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How does a narcissist or a psychopath differ? Aren't both abusive?
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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I think my partner is an addict. Will they become a narcissist too?
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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How could I've fallen for the narcissist's love-bombing tactics?
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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What's wrong with me? Why isn't my partner interested in sex?
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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What emotional voodoo has the narcissist used to keep me trapped?
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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If narcissists are born this way, are they responsible for the abuse?
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Should I let my narcissistic ex come back and be a part of the family?
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Why do we keep picking dangerous people as romantic partners?
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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What's wrong with me? Why I can't I leave this toxic relationship?
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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My partner tells me I'm the problem. How do I know I'm not being gaslit?
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Is the term narcissism being overused? Aren't all of us a bit narcissistic?
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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The trauma bonding has me trapped, and I don't know how to leave!
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Can't a narcissist be changed by love or God?
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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How I became confused and trapped because of cognitive dissonance
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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I know I should leave this toxic relationship but why can't I?
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Is all this talk about narcissism good? Isn't it demonizing hurting people?
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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How do I know I've healed enough from abuse to start dating again?
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Something is really wrong with this relationship, could I be the narcissist?
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Help, I'm married to a narcissist and don't know how to get out
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Is there something wrong with me for falling in love with a narcissist?
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Wondering if you met your soulmate? Here's how narcissists make us fall in love
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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I think this relationship is killing me. Why does it feel heartless to set boundaries?
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Why can't I tell if I'm in a relationship with someone good or bad?
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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If it’s that bad, why don’t narcissistic abuse victims just leave?
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Why is it so hard to please someone narcissistic? Am I the problem?
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Do narcissists know they're hurting those who love them? Do they even care?
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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What should I do when a narcissistic family member starts to make trouble?
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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To avoid being lovebombed by a narcissist, how much is too much to share?
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Are narcissists different than the rest of us? Might they be evil?
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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How could I be so stupid to have missed the red flags?
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Is it my fault that I'm trapped in a narcissistic abusive relationship?
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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What should I do if my children are protective of the toxic ex-parent?
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Am I a narcissist if I want to be special? To have others understand me?
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Could this friendship be narcissistic or does abuse only happen in love relationships?
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May 31, 2022 |
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What’s wrong with me that I can’t leave this toxic relationship?
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May 27, 2022 |
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Could I be the one with the problem? Maybe I'm overreacting.
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May 23, 2022 |
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My narcissistic partner says they're working hard to change. Am I silly to believe them?
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May 20, 2022 |
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Help! My ex is using the legal system to abuse me!
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May 16, 2022 |
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I’m stressed and overwhelmed--is this cognitive dissonance?
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May 13, 2022 |
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Am I co-dependent if I've fallen for a narcissist?
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May 09, 2022 |
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Who's more narcissistic: men or women?
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May 06, 2022 |
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Is this “thing” I feel what's called a trauma bond?
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May 02, 2022 |
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Is this relationship asking too much of me?
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Why can't I relax after surviving narcissistic abuse?
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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What? I have basic emotional rights?
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Are you being groomed by a narcissist?
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Managing Healthy Boundaries: What are They?
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse (Trailer)
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Apr 14, 2022 |