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When the Narcissist Moves On: The Truth About Their New Relationship
Is your ex flaunting a new relationship on social media? Are you feeling jealous of the narcissist's new supply? If you're like most survivors of narcissistic abuse who have been discarded by a narcissist, you've probably got a lot of questions about a narcissist and...
Think Like a Scientist, Reduce Your Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Timeline
You’ve probably spent hours, days, even weeks trying to make your relationship better. And you may feel like you’ve tried everything already. But learning more about emotional abuse can make all the difference in helping you break free from an abusive situation forever.
Mind games the narcissist plays with you (and exactly how to play back!)
Most common narcissist mind games…learn how to PLAY BACK! Narcissistic abuse is emotional abuse that can have long-lasting, destructive consequences. If you think you might be in a relationship with a narcissist, watch out for these mind games!
Why are narcissists and codependents attracted to one another? Here’s the TRUTH from Ross Rosenberg
Angie Atkinson interviews Ross Rosenberg, author of The Human Magnet Syndrome, who explains the truth about why narcissists and codependents are so attracted to each other and why, if you don’t take the time to heal before getting into another relationship, you’ll end up with another narcissist.
Narcissistic Mother Syndrome
While most therapists, coaches, and creators in the narcissistic abuse recovery community mean well, they don't always do their research before creating content. That's why there are so many "pseudo-diagnoses" running through the community. One such pseudo-diagnosis...
Signs the Narcissist is About to Discard You
Are you worried that the narcissist in your life is about to discard you? What are the signs that a narcissist is about to dump you? How do you know you're about to be discarded by a narcissist? While there is still a lot that you can learn about narcissists, certain...
8 Questions a Narcissist Absolutely Cannot Answer – Plus, What They’d Say If They Could
What are the questions that a narcissist can’t answer? What does the narcissist have to avoid answering? What are the questions that will force the narcissist to admit that there is a problem? How do you deal with narcissists in relationships? When a narcissist is confronted with questions that are too hard to answer, they don’t take it well. Nothing is more threatening to the narcissist than honest vulnerability. The narcissist will therefore shut down or attempt to trivialize the question by coming
How to Safely Leave the Narcissist: A Checklist of Things to Do
Print out and customize your detailed safety plan to leave the narcissist…assess the financial, legal, safety, and emotional ramifications of leaving a narcissist..how to get away from a narcissist and the things you need to do before leaving’, including tips, tricks, and a printable safety plan and workbook.
How Narcissists Destroy You and How You Can Put Yourself Back Together
Why do narcissists destroy you? How can you put yourself back together again? Start here. Narcissists and psychopaths can wreak havoc on your life, derailing everything you know and love. But it’s not too late to rebuild — and start living the life you desire.
The Narcissist’s Idealize, Devalue and Discard Cycle
The narcissistic cycle of abuse is a pervasive pattern of controlling and abusive behaviors by one partner in an intimate relationship wholly characterized by gaslighting, stonewalling, triangulation and love-bombing.
The Narcissist’s Final Discard: How do you know it’s REALLY over?
Have you been discarded by a narcissist? Whether you’ve experienced a one-time final discard, or are dealing with a Narcissist who cuts you off and then tries to reel you back in after realizing they miss the supply that you provided, there are several telltale signs – and one way you can ensure that they stay away forever. Here’s everything you need to know about the narcissist’s final discard and what to do about it.
Why Would a Narcissist Give Me The Silent Treatment?
The cold shoulder. Ostracization. Social exclusion. Being actively, directly rudely ignored! It's exhausting, It's upsetting. And quite honestly, it's abusive. So, let me ask you something. Have you been there? Does someone in your life cut off contact, directly or...
Why Do Narcissists Make You Feel Like You’re Not Enough?
If you've ever been in a toxic relationship with a narcissist, you might already know how adept they can be at making you feel completely worthless. If that rings true for you, you're definitely not alone. In fact, one of the most underrated ways a narcissist can...
What is internalized gaslighting?
(See video on YouTube) A longtime member of my narcissistic abuse recovery community used to tell me that he was really good at gaslighting himself. It amused me at first, but when I really started to think about it, I realized that he wasn't off-base in his...
Why does a narcissist move on so quickly after the discard?
Have you been discarded by a narcissist, only to learn that they've already moved on to another partner days, weeks, or even hours after your relationship ended? Or, have you learned the hard way that your ex (or soon-to-be-ex) is already involved with someone else...
Narcissistic Mothers and The Golden Child
The Golden Child of a Narcissist is Often a Victim Too! When we think of the golden child, we often think of the one in the family that never got the abuse from a narcissistic parent. As a person used as the scapegoat, it may be difficult to see the effects abuse had...
5 Traits Of A Covert Narcissist That You Must Know About
Are you in a relationship with someone who seems to be the shy and quiet type who does not brag about themselves, but who also treats you differently behind closed doors? Do they, at times, seem to hate themselves? Does this person appear to be an introvert, and...
Is Your Relationship Toxic? 40 Warning Signs To Look Out For
How can you tell you are in a toxic relationship? People very often ask how they can be sure a person they are in a relationship with is a narcissist. The struggle to not only understand but to accept what they see and feel can cause so much confusion to survivors 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...

63 Things I’d Rather Do Than Hang Out With a Narcissist
So, sort of an amusing discussion happened this morning in my SPAN group. One of my admins said that having gone to the dentist proved to be more enjoyable than actually hanging out with her toxic narcissist. That sparked her idea of a blog post entitled "Things...

Video: DIY 3 Big Needs That The Narcissist Can NEVER Fulfill
When you're looking to get out of a toxic relationship with a narcissist, sometimes it helps to think about what you need that you're not getting. This way, as you make your plans for moving forward, you can visualize your amazing new life properly - and make room for...
Inspiration Station: 56 Quotes to Lift Your Spirits
You have to do what you love to do, not get stuck in that comfort zone of a regular job. Life is not a dress rehearsal. This is it. –Lucinda Basset To exceed beyond your wildest expectations you must begin with wild expectations. –Anonymous High expectations are the...

The Miracle Formula: 7 Easy Steps to a DIY Miracle
"Once all struggle is grasped, miracles are possible." ~ Mao Zedong Would you believe me if I told you that you have the power to change your world? What if I said that you could choose literally every aspect of your life, at least as far as you believe you could?...

Daily Affirmation Meditation: Criticism is Fuel for My Fire
When you've been abused by a narcissist, the recovery can be hard. When you go back into the "real" world with "normal" people, you might find that you struggle when anyone criticizes you - you may instantly feel put-upon, upset or even angry, because you are so used...

Daily Affirmation Meditation: Radiant Spirit to Overcome Insecurities
A radiant spirit shatters insecurities. I take part in activities that keep my spirit alive and make me feel good about myself. I focus on maintaining positive energy. As a result, it is easy for me to let go of my insecurities. I surround myself with those who are...

Tune In: How to Deal When Online Drama Affects Your ‘Real Life’
"All of the biggest technological inventions created by man – the airplane, the automobile, the computer – says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness." – Mark Kennedy Life is Different Than it Used to Be We live in an online world...

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Eliminating Your ‘Roadblocks’
While no two people are the same, we all have one thing in common - the little "roadblocks" that get in our way as we try to figure out what we really want from life. Roadblocks stop some people from ever making a change, but they motivate others to keep on going to...

‘Poor Me Syndrome’ – An Original Poem by Vikki Lee
As you probably know, I write about narcissism, NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) and toxic relationships in general pretty often - but only in an effort to help people to overcome them. I also coach people who have been affected by narcissistic abuse in...

Identifying a Covert Narcissist
Unlike the grandiose narcissist, the covert narcissist will not necessarily display narcissistic behavior that is immediately recognizable. You might even think they’re an empath because they seem so modest, so sensitive and so very unsure of themselves. A covert narcissist is someone who has narcissistic personality disorder (or might, if they’d ever go see a psychologist for a diagnosis), but who doesn’t seem to have the obvious grandiosity factor. They don’t always seem to act as self-important as the more overt narcissist. They don’t appear to feel like they’re better than everyone – at least not before you know them well. They appear to be vulnerable and oversensitive, which will often manifest in their behavior as hostility and defensiveness. They will be the one who is quietly looking down their nose at you, judging you and everyone else around them harshly and often unfairly.

158 Signs You’re the Victim of Narcissistic Abuse
Could you be the victim of narcissistic abuse? If so, what can you do and how can you tell? Well, that's exactly what we're talking about today - signs that you're the victim of narcissistic abuse (see video on YouTube). What is narcissistic abuse? Let's begin...

Are you being catfished? Take the quiz!
After you go through narcissistic abuse and you finally get yourself free, you might find yourself looking for love through a dating app or an online dating website. And you wouldn't be alone! In fact, according to an October 2019 study, 30 percent of US adults say...

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! My Cards: Gabrielle Bernstein Super...

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...
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