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Scapegoat: The Black Sheep in the Toxic Family
Watch My Scapegoat/Scapegoating Video - When I was about 12 or 13, I went shopping with my mother, a friend of hers, and my younger brother. As we entered the store, my mother and her friend splintered off and went to do their shopping while my brother and I went the...
How to Set Boundaries With Narcissists and Other Difficult People
If you’re in a relationship with a toxic narcissist (or have ever been in one), you might have a few boundary issues, am I right? One of the hardest parts about being involved with a narcissist is learning to set firm boundaries with them. Narcissists tend to have...
Narcissists Put You in the Middle of Their Arguments (Narcissist Triangulation Tactics)
The narcissist puts you in the middle of an argument. Here’s how and why they do this – plus, how to deal with it if it happens to you. Narcissistic triangulation tactics explained.
Why Do People Fall For The Narcissist’s Smear Campaign?
Narcissists have a funny way of doing anything they can to maintain appearances to people who aren't really very important in their lives, while at the same time, caring very little about how they're perceived by the people closest to them. One way they show this is...
Common Behaviors of Toxic People – Narcissistic Deflection
(See video here) Narcissistic Deflection Have you ever been upset with something someone did or said, and when you went to confront them, they turned the tables on you? Then suddenly you found yourself being the one begging for an apology? If so, stick with me,...
Narcissistic Recycler (Why Narcissists Recycle Their Former Partners)
One of the most common questions people ask me early in their narcissistic abuse recovery is "Will the narcissist come back to me?" And sadly, I can often tell them yes, it's highly likely. (See video here) See, there are some narcissists who are infamous for their...
4 Things That Happen When You Ignore A Narcissist
What happens when you ignore a narcissist? In the narcissistic abuse recovery community, we often suggest that survivors go no contact and essentially ignore the narcissists in their lives in order to begin to heal. But what should you expect when you try to ignore a...
Am I Codependent? The 5 Signs That Point To That Strong Possibility
When you think of the term codependency, you may think about someone who is relying on substance abuse. But that isn't always the case. What is Codependency? Codependency is a toxic emotional and behavioral condition that makes it nearly impossible to have a healthy,...
Healing the Inner Child After Narcissistic Abuse
I’m not enough. I don’t fit in. I can’t seem to be heard, no one listens. No one really knows me or wants to. Nothing I do is right. No one will love me, I'm unlovable. Who taught you these were truths? Why can’t you think differently even if you know they are not...
Narcissists Are Predictable: Here’s the Playbook!
One thing that has always stood out to me is that the traits of narcissists seem to be the same across the board – regardless of their life circumstances, relationship status, culture, race, religion, financial status. It’s almost like they have a narcissist playbook or something. How is it possible that they’re all so very similar?
There Are Two Pandemics Happening: Coronavirus And The Rise Of Mental Illness
You're aware of the risks when it comes to not social distancing right now, as well as not wearing masks and gloves when you are out. Maybe you're young and healthy, but you're still trying to be extra careful with not putting yourself at risk for catching the virus....
Narcissistic Friends
The sad truth is I have had to let go of a lot of people in my life in order to be free from abusive situations and toxic relationships. Narcissistic friends can be so hard to see and very challenging to remove from your life. I know I doubted the narcissism I so...
The Altruistic Narcissist Gives With Strings Attached
Have you ever met someone who was always happy to help you out of a jam, but who always did so with strings attached? You know the kind I mean. The ones who will cover your rent when you lose your job, or who will loan you a few bucks for groceries when you're a bit...
Confusion in Toxic Relationships: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
After my first marriage, I found myself missing my toxic ex. It was the strangest thing! I knew logically that it was not healthy for me to feel this way but I couldn't stop remembering the good times. The longer I was away, the more the bad times seemed to slip my...
5 Simple Self-Care Tips That Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse Forget
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” ~Audre Lorde After breaking away from a toxic relationship with an abusive narcissist, you may find that you have forgotten how to treat yourself the way...
5 Warning Signs That A Narcissist Is Serving You Word Salad
When you hear of the term 'word salad', you may think that it is a bunch of edible scrabble pieces literally thrown into a salad. As cute as that sounds, a word salad is anything but cute. Narcissists and sociopaths will throw out a bunch of words that don't make...
33 Things Narcissists Say (And What They REALLY Mean)
Just call me the narcissist whisperer. Here are 33 more things that narcissists say in a relationship - along with translations of what they really mean. See the full video here. More Things Narcissists Say 10 Things Narcissists Say When Gaslighting You 22 Things...
50 Red Flags That Should Make You Run the Other Direction: Narcissists and Toxic People
How can you avoid letting a narcissist (or other toxic person) get close to you? What are some things you can watch for when you meet someone new? And what if you're already dealing with someone who makes you wonder? You start by learning the red flags and watching...
Why ‘Fake It Til Ya Make It’ Isn’t Always Great Advice
Faking Happiness? Why You Need to Stop It, Right Now! Want to Level Up Your Life? Quit Faking Happiness! YOU really can be happy and fulfilled after a toxic relationship with a narcissist. Quit Faking Happiness and Learn How to Live Authentically Many people are...
How to Stop Being Miserable
Aren't you tired of being miserable yet? Don't you wish you could just be happy already? If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you already know that they tend to cause a great deal of misery and unhappiness in their wake. In fact, narcissists and...
Find Your Passion at Any Age! 11 Famous People Who Prove It’s Never Too Late
Often, my clients who are recovering from narcissistic abuse tell me that they don't even know who they are anymore - and even if they do, they all think they're too old to start something new. Still, sometimes life forces you to start over - and that's especially...
Post-Gaslighting Emergency Recovery: A ‘First Aid’ Kit for Your Aching Soul
If you've ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know the feeling of having your heart torn out, stomped on and then squished into tiny pieces before you can even blink. That's how you feel after you've been attacked by a narcissist who is actively...
How to Reclaim Your Feminine Power After Toxic Relationships
Are you feeling like life after a toxic relationship has noting to offer? Are you bored and feeling kinda ugly and unapproachable lately? Are you tired of feeling unattractive? Do you wanna bring out your inner goddess? Do you want to bring your sexy back, or to find...
Try This When You Can’t Stop Crying: 2-Minutes 4-Corners Technique
This morning I was just sitting down to work when I heard my daughter screaming. I ran out of my office and found her and my son standing over our cat who we'd had ten years - she had died. Now, this was my cat - and my kids can't remember life before her. In...
Peaceful Inspiration Meditation for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors (Trigger-Free)
Please enjoy this trigger-free, peaceful and positive-thinking focused meditation. Related articles Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: 65 Things You Might Say to Your Narcissist If You Could Outrage: Narcissistic Fathers Who Leave You When You Are Pregnant The Addict...
Accept and Empower Yourself with Mindful Strategies for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
The way that you conduct yourself in your personal and professional life begins with how you use your mind. You can teach your mind to accept yourself and gain empowerment - or you can stay stuck in self-defeating behaviors. You are what you think. When you want to...
Male Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse Offers Hope for Fellow Survivors
Editor's Note: Today's post comes from a member of my SPAN (Support for People Affected by Narcissism in relationships) online support group, a well-educated male who has chosen to be identified by the name Manager Poet. He also happens to be a survivor of...
Self-Proclaimed Narcissist YouTuber: My Off-the-Cuff Response
This is the first of many in a new video series I'm launching in celebration of my 2000th YouTube subscriber called "Go Ask Angie." In this series, I'll respond "off the cuff" to questions, comments and concerns sent to me by my YouTube viewers, readers from my...
Coronavirus Stay-Home Order Presents Unique Challenges for Narcissistic Abuse Victims
While the idea of “sheltering in place” is meant to keep us safe and help our communities flatten the curve of the coronavirus that is threatening our population right now, there is one part of the population that may be in more danger than ever – and which continues...
When Narcissistic Abuse Makes You Afraid to Leave Home
In the depths of my toxic relationship, I found myself feeling really sort of numb. I functioned like a robot and did just the bare minimum I needed to do to get by. When I finally left, I thought everything would change - I thought my life would suddenly get better...
Re: ‘Sorry, But Your Ex Probably Isn’t a Narcissist’
Re: "Sorry, But Your Ex Probably Isn't a Narcissist" (The Truth!) - In this video, Dana Morningstar from Thrive After Abuse and I respond to this article on Psychology Today. From the article: "It seems there is a great hunger for info on narcissistic personality...
Challenge Your Conditioning & Take Back Your Life!
Challenge Your Conditioning (Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life) -Are you ready to take back your life after a toxic relationship? Learn how to challenge your conditioning so you can change your thoughts and change your life! Have a question you need me to answer?...
If you’re tired of hearing about narcissists, this is for you.
In this video, I'm introducing the brand new Shine Buzz Daily Show on YouTube. Tired of Binge-Watching Narcissist Videos? Watch this. Life hasn’t always been a bed of roses for you as a narcissistic abuse survivor. But you've learned your lessons, and you’ve done a...
Identifying Emotionally Unavailable People in Relationships
“Most people in the psychology field believe that if we do not get a child to bond at a deep level with someone by age eight, we have lost them. We can never recover them and teach them empathy. Never.” ~Patti Henry, Author of The Emotionally Unavailable Man...
Save 35% On Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coaching with Lise Through Jan. 1, 2020
Special Holiday Rate for One-Hour Coaching Sessions With Lise Colucci As the holidays approach, we want to make narcissistic abuse recovery support coaching as accessible as possible without breaking your budget. We know firsthand how tough the holidays can be for...
Update: Your Love is My Drug (2nd Edition)
**Second Edition, Updated 2019**Includes new chapters and information as well as an updated, more robust section on overcoming trauma bonding featuring Lise Colucci. Are you tired of feeling like you're not good enough? Do you wish that someone in your life would...
How to Talk to a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach FREE
Get Free Video Coaching for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse Speak to one of our narcissistic abuse recovery coaches during a live-streaming video coaching session on YouTube. Angie Atkinson and Lise Colucci each offer free online video coaching sessions through the...
How long does it take to recover from narcissistic abuse?
Am I always going to be miserable? Will I ever feel normal again? When will the pain end? When can I expect to start feeling like myself again after the end of a toxic relationship? Will I ever stop missing my ex? Am I ever going to stop crying? How long does it take...
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