True Narcissistic Abuse Survivor Stories
Surviving Narcissistic Abuse At All Costs: The Count and the Boogie Man
Editor's Note: This story was submitted by a fellow survivor of narcissistic abuse. Read more stories right here, and submit your own here. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~Maya Angelou I have probably sat down in front of this...
Surviving and Thriving After a Lifetime of Narcissistic Abuse
Have you ever wondered what made me start doing the work I do? Why I created this site, and what it means to me? It occurred to me recently that I've never really told the whole story, so I decided it was about time to fill you in on the truth about how...
Ultimate Edgelord Casanova Narcissist
Editor’s Note: This true narcissistic abuse story was shared by a fellow survivor. Read more survivor stories here, or submit your own story here. Today, I want to share my experience with the narcissist I call "Ultimate Edgelord Casanova." Many narcissists are...
Portrait of a Narcissistic Divorce: The Carlita Vega Story
"I need for them to know that I know what's going on and I will tell EVERYBODY. I deserve justice. I deserve what is fair." -Carlita Vega In today's video, we're talking to survivor and thriver Carlita Vega, who has been through it all with a narcissist (and more) -...
‘Krazy-Glue Lady’ – The True Story of Why She Glued His Penis to His Stomach
. Survivor Redemption: The Real Story - Scorned Women Who Used Krazy Glue on a Cheater's Manhood - Do you recall hearing about the women who super-glued a man's penis to his stomach back in 2009? The media destroyed the women, especially the one who actually used the...
True Story
Read the full story here. I've never told my survivor story before. But today, I'm finally doing it. This is my true story of surviving and thriving after abuse.
True Survivor Story: Monsters, Warriors and Love with a Capital L
By Christine Wills “For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. (Little Gidding)” ― T.S. Eliot There are no victims here, only warriors of truth. ...
103 Things We Would Say to Our Inner Child If We Could
Narcissistic abuse really does a number on your inner child, and most people who go through a toxic relationship that involves a narcissist find they have a lot of inner child healing to do during their narcissistic abuse recovery. We talk often about the inner child in the narcissistic abuse recovery community, but do you really know what it means? On a very basic level, according to psychologists, the “inner child” is simply that part of you that never grows up. It is your inner childlike aspect. It exists within you and seems to only recognize those things you learned as a child before you hit puberty.
How Two Women Took Revenge on a Cheating Narcissist: The Shocking True Story
This is a true story of how two former co-victims, Tracy and Liselle, managed to take revenge on a toxic narcissist. Payback's a B*tch! But these ladies didn't pull any punches - and together, they took a huge step toward creating positive change for themselves and...
101 Struggles Only Narcissistic Abuse Victims and Survivors Will Understand
“What are some things that only victims and survivors of narcissistic abuse will understand?” Here are 101 things that only survivors of narcissistic abuse can understand, according to a survey of more than 136k survivors who have been there.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: How to Write, Accept and Release Your Abuse Story
When you've experienced narcissistic abuse, it can follow you around in your life, even after you've left the situation - and that can seriously damage your quality of life, to say the least. In this video, I'll offer you a quick overview on what you need to do 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...
True Survivor Stories: 28 Things a Narcissist Does When Love-Bombing (Beware!)
(See part one) In case you're wondering what it feels like to be love-bombed by a toxic narcissist, I've complied the answers of 28 anonymous members of a private support group for narcissistic abuse survivors. Please notice the patterns and take appropriate care to...
3 True Narcissistic Abuse Survivor Stories: The Moment I Knew I Was Done
Someone in one of my groups today asked an amazing question - they wanted to know how narcissistic abuse survivors who had gone no-contact had made the choice. What had driven them to finally leave and go no-contact with their narcissists? In many cases,...
Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting: Reader Shares Decade-Long Survivor Story
Editor's Note: I received a moving letter from a reader who has been following my work on narcissism, and it really offers a glimpse into a long-term narcissistic relationship. I'm publishing her story as written with her permission (under the condition that she isn't...
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