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Narcissistic Blame-Shifting
In relationships with narcissists, blame-shifting is a manipulative tactic frequently employed to maintain control and evade responsibility. It is a cunning maneuver where the narcissist deflects blame onto others, distorting reality to avoid accountability. In this blog post, we explore the insidious nature of narcissistic blame-shifting, its impact on victims, and strategies to navigate this challenging dynamic. Understanding Blame-Shifting:Blame-shifting is a common strategy used by narcissists to protect their self-image and maintain a sense of superiority. When confronted with their actions, instead of accepting responsibility, they redirect blame onto others, making them the scapegoat for their own behaviors or shortcomings. This tactic can cause confusion, self-doubt, and emotional turmoil for…
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The Forgiveness Journey and Being a Christian
Your journey to forgiveness is yours alone. No one has any right to judge where you are or to question your Christianity based on your current place.
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The Narcissist and His Trophy Wife
In the realm of narcissism, the desire for a trophy wife is a prevailing theme, where individuals seek partners who epitomize societal ideals of beauty, success, and status. This article delves into the underlying motivations behind why a narcissist may feel the need to pursue a trophy wife, exploring the psychological factors that drive this quest for validation and external admiration. Narcissistic Supply: Narcissists thrive on attention, admiration, and validation from others. A trophy wife becomes an essential source of narcissistic supply, serving as a constant reminder of the narcissist’s perceived superiority and desirability. The presence of a partner who embodies societal beauty standards enhances the narcissist’s self-image and fuels…
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Effects of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that involves manipulating someone into doubting their own perception of reality. It is a tactic commonly used by narcissistic psychopaths to maintain power and control over their victims. The effects of gaslighting can be devastating and long-lasting, often leading to a range of physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. Here are some of the ways that gaslighting by a narcissistic psychopath can affect a victim: Loss of Self-ConfidenceGaslighting can cause a victim to doubt their own judgment, memory, and perception of reality. The abuser may repeatedly tell the victim that they are wrong or crazy, causing them to lose confidence in their own abilities…
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Like a Hurricane
Narcissism, much like a hurricane, possesses a captivating yet treacherous allure. At first, it may seem like calm weather, with the narcissist’s charm and charisma drawing others closer. But just as a hurricane’s winds gradually intensify, so does the narcissist’s self-centeredness and grandiosity. Like a powerful storm, their need for control and validation sweeps through relationships, leaving a trail of emotional destruction in its wake. Just as a hurricane’s eye deceives with a deceptive calm, narcissists create a façade of false perfection, concealing their true intentions and manipulative tactics. And when the storm finally subsides, its aftermath can be hauntingly reminiscent of the aftermath of narcissistic abuse—a landscape of shattered…
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Nothing But Prey
Narcissistic abuse can have profound and long-lasting effects on the preys’ well-being. One of the key impacts is the erosion of self-esteem and self-worth. The constant criticism, belittlement, and devaluation inflicted by narcissistic abusers can leave victims feeling unworthy, inadequate, and powerless. Additionally, the prey often experience emotional trauma, including anxiety, depression, and feelings of emptiness. The manipulative tactics employed by narcissists, such as gaslighting and manipulation, lead victims to question their own reality, resulting in confusion and self-doubt. Narcissistic abuse also isolates the prey from support systems, causing social alienation and a sense of loneliness. The long-term effects of narcissistic abuse can include difficulties in trusting others, forming healthy…
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Understanding Narcissistic + Psychopathic Abuse
To Understand Narcissistic + Psychopathic Abuse, we must realize that these people don't show up on our doorstep looking like serial killers or evil monsters.
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At Least I Don’t Beat You
We are taught at a very young age that abuse is visible. If someone has a black eye, busted lip, bruises, etc…they could be the victim of abuse. What we aren’t taught, is that abuse isn’t always visible. That the absolute worse type of abuse doesn’t leave marks that are seen by the naked eye. Emotional, mental, and psychological abuse is so VERY damaging and often goes left unnoticed because we aren’t aware of what we should be looking for. The last 6+ years of my marriage was pure H E L L. And when I would tell him how mean he’d become and how very unloved and unwanted…
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You Are Not The “New” Me
It has taken me such a long time to regain some semblance of who I am. I love myself. I love the person I have become coming out of such a horrific situation. I literally lost half of my life with an abusive narcissistic psychopath. He brought me to my absoulte lowest and while I lay there suffering…he allowed his affair partner to kick me repeatedly with details of their 4+ year affair. She shared screenshots of snapchat messages between them, places they f*cked, how they’d be f*cking while I’d be messaging him wondering why he was so late coming home. How she videoed herself making out with her roomate…
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Narcissistic Baiting…Who Knew This Was a Thing
Raise your hand if you’ve never heard of Narcissistic Baiting. Okay. My hand is up too. While I experienced this, pretty much daily, I had NO IDEA there was a name for it and that this very thing happened to other people. It blows my mind every time I learn that I am not alone in what I went through. The trauma, abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, and what is apparently called, Narcissistic Baiting. Narcissistic Baiting is when the narcissist instigates you. It’s when they do something that they know is going to trigger a response. You have become so frustrated with all of the lies and manipulation and constantly being told…
