A narcissist finds you as a unicorn but leaves you as a donkey. They spot your glow, your kindness, your rare mix of strength and softness. And then they tell themselves you are the prize they want—the one who will fix their brokenness. That is the peak of idealization. Then they get to work. They break your shine…
You see, when you’re in a narcissistic relationship, there are many times when the narcissist senses that the relationship is starting to lose its mask and they are being uncovered for who they truly are. They want to escape, but typically they lack the courage to call it off and acknowledge what’s really going on….
What if I told you that no matter how much you heal or where you are in your recovery journey, you will still attract narcissists? You will make them uncomfortable no matter where you go. I know this sounds a bit pessimistic or hopeless—almost like a curse you cannot escape—but bear with me, because it’s…
You do not truly defeat a narcissist just by leaving them. You do not defeat them by blocking them or going no contact. In many cases, that’s only the beginning of a war because the real battle often starts after separation. It begins when the narcissist realizes they have lost control over you and decides…
Relationships, like everything else, are a game to the narcissist. From winning the love and commitment of someone to then emotionally and even physically abusing them, only to later discard them, this has been the reality for so many. The three stages of a narcissistic relationship are something everyone should be familiar with, as it…
When a Narcissist Feels the Shift When a narcissist realizes that you have figured them out, the dynamic changes almost immediately. There’s a massive shift—not always visible to everyone around you, but deeply felt by you. It’s the moment that the illusion starts to crack. Whether you’ve confronted them directly or simply changed how you…
You may believe that narcissists walk away untouched. Nothing happens to them. You might look at their lives from the outside and think they hurt people, destroy lives, yet still manage to keep their lives running with all the wealth, money, and power they have. It can feel like the world bends for them while…
They thought you were blind, but in truth, you were watching every move. They mistook your silence for ignorance, but your quiet spirit was carving a path to victory that the narcissist could never see coming. Welcome. I’m grateful you’ve chosen to walk through these words today because what we’re about to uncover isn’t just…
The day comes when the narcissist looks back and realizes that what they thought was golden turns out to be rust. That new supply, that glittering choice, proves to be nothing more than a hollow decision. And you need to hear this: it’s not because you weren’t enough. It’s because they are wired in such…
They told you that narcissists are hungry for attention and admiration, but they never told you this: narcissists ironically hate affection. Here are the real reasons why. Number One: Affection Requires Vulnerability Affection involves lowering your defenses and openly showing that you care about someone, which is a deeply vulnerable act. For most people, this…