Waking Up From Narc Abuse

Casey's Story, Part 1: The Date

This is Casey's Story, a true-ish story of narcissistic abuse, told in installments.
Follow along as Casey meets the love of her life, only to realize he's the stuff of nightmares.
This is a new, limited series I'm offering for free to subscribers. 
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Music, in order of appearance:
1. Perfection by MaxKoMusic https://maxkomusic.com/ 
2. Hope by Ghostrifter Official  https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official  3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
3. Reporting From The Scene by MaxKoMusic https://maxkomusic.com/ 
All music under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0, promoted by Chosic.
 

3 Tips for Dealing With the Unavoidable Narcissist

Sometimes we can't avoid the narcissists in our lives. So, here are three ways to cope with the triggering experience of contact with the narcissist in your life.

Healthy or Toxic? Does Your Relationship Have These 5 Qualities?

If you're used to the turmoil of toxic relationships, you may not be sure how to tell if a relationship is healthy or not. In this episode, we'll go through 5 key signs of a healthy relationship, and you'll notice how different these are from the dynamics you'll have with a narcissistic person.

Emotional Abandonment: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents

In this episode, we're exploring they dynamics of narcissistic parenting and its profound effects on adult children. Learn more about how a narcissistic parent (or two) can turn you into someone who barely knows your own needs, much less how to speak up for yourself.

What if I'm the Narcissist?

Lots of people come to me with this question. They want to know if they are the narcissist. They are terrified that they are the one causing all the issues in their relationships, and they've even been told that they are a narcissist!
In this episode, I'll talk about this phenomenon, and also why it might be more comfortable to believe you're the narcissist, when that is far from the truth.

Are We Stigmatizing Mental Illness When We Talk About Narcissists?

The podcast episode wherein I ramble a lot about whether the way I speak about narcissistic folks is stigmatizing a mental health issue. Hope it helps to hear my perspective and know that I do think about this particular dilemma a lot.

The Worst Lies a Narcissist Can Tell You

Narcissistic people are masters of deception. They will do anything to uphold an image of themselves that is often quite false.
The lies they tell range from miniscule to huge whoppers, but the most damaging and dangerous lies are the ones you keep believing long after they're gone.

Why do Narcissists Act Like Children?

Have you noticed that the narcissistic person in your life throws tantrums, acts like they're the only person that matters, and erupts with emotion at the smallest things?
...Kind of like a child does?
There's a couple reasons for that—and no, you are not imagining it!
Let's talk about it.

What the Heck is a Narcissist, Anyway?

Calling someone a narcissist has gotten pretty trendy in the last few years, but I believe it's appropriate for the term to be popular. Why? Because there are so many folks out there who fit the description, and it's better that we have a way to name it and talk about it, than to just feel like we're the only ones who see it (or worse, who have experienced the worst a malignant narcissist has to offer).
This is how I define the word "narcissist."

The Aging Narcissist

Today's topic touches on something that's been on my mind lately—what happens when a narcissist becomes elderly? Do they become wiser or gentler?
For those of you who have grown up with a narcissistic grandparent, you sadly already know the answer to this.
 
This is a *micro* podcast. It's designed to help you recover and heal, without overwhelming you with information.