One of the things that makes it so incredibly difficult to move on from the narcissist is the haunting memories of the good times – because no one can show you a good time like a narcissist! This could be especially surprising if you were the one to end the relationship. Rationally, you know that […]

As you know there are many challenges for us homo sapiens right now. Times are chaotic and uncertain. I believe we are going through a powerful time of ‘baptism by fire’. Things always look darkest before dawn breaks and I know we are going to emerge in the Light… but how can we look after [...]

How crazy are things right now in the world? Cray-cray – TOTALLY crazy! Events, situations, people… everything is turned upside down and inside out. I really wanted to speak to this in today’s Thriver TV, and what I’m sharing is soooooo relevant to our wonderful Community, because it relates directly to narcissism – personally and […]

You have probably heard the term ‘gaslighting’, and know it is a confusing and manipulative form of abuse. In today’s Thriver TV episode, I want to examine how damaging it is. Gaslighting is much more than someone trying to be ‘right’ and make you ‘wrong.’ Or even having a skewed reality of the world they […]

How do narcissists pull it off? You may meet one, and every morsel of your being recoils. Yet later, you feel drawn to and even attracted to this person. Have you heard the story of the Alabama corrections officer who fell in love with a narcissistic inmate and helped plan his escape? Maybe you know […]

It’s an oft-repeated myth that being an empath automatically means you attract narcissists or are vulnerable to abuse. This can leave survivors of abuse feeling powerless, because they have no desire to change if it means losing their sensitivity to the emotions of others and their empathy. So in this week’s Thriver TV episode I […]

One way or another, a narcissistic relationship will feel so intense, fated and binding that it’s easy to believe it is a soul-mate connection. No wonder we fight so hard for these relationships! But you cannot save a sinking ship if only one crew member is bailing out the water, and you cannot save a […]

The holiday season can be the most painful time of year for people because, traditionally, it is exactly when we are supposed to be connected, loving, and loved by family, friends, and, hopefully, an intimate other. I remember in my past feeling so empty, worthless, and discarded that I didn’t want to live. All I […]

I’m sure you will have noticed how when narcissists are miserable, then their nearest and dearest have to be punished – and this goes double for holiday time. Whether they are disrupting preparations, creating arguments and drama, giving you the silent treatment, or discarding you and going missing at crucial times, everything they do at […]