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Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) occurs when a parent is alienated from their child due to the manipulation and controlling behavior of another parent or spouse. While initially used to describe the estrangement of minor children from a parent, it can also apply to adult children who are distanced from their parents by a narcissistic or controlling partner.
Covert Narcissists are the ones you do not see right away. It usually takes going deeper into a relationship with one to become aware of the narcissism. It sneaks up on you. This is different from overt narcissism, which is much easier to see.
Narcissistic abuse recovery needs to address all the layers. You first need to come to terms with the reality that this person in your life, whether it be a friend, a family member or a significant other, is a narcissist.
Toxic positivity is prevalent in spiritual and Law of Attraction communities. It creates an environment where people feel wrong for experiencing negative emotions like sadness, anger, or depression, pushing these feelings down in the belief they shouldn’t exist. This suppression affects not only oneself but also how one interacts with others, leading to inauthentic relationships.
Love bombing is when someone comes on very strongly with what seems like the pure intention of securing you as a relationship partner. They may be very romantic in the beginning, text you frequently, call you every day, bring you flowers and gifts, express deep interest in you as a person, and really place you on a pedestal.
Covert Narcissism is very common in the world today and it is also the most dangerous. An overt narcissist is like the snake on the path that is in full view. Where a covert narcissist is the one hiding in the grass that you don’t see.
Grief is a profound and multifaceted response to loss, particularly the loss of someone or something to which a deep bond was formed. Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a pioneering Swiss-American psychiatrist, introduced the concept of the 5 Stages of Grief in her 1969 book, “On Death and Dying.” These stages are widely recognized for providing a framework to understand the complex emotions experienced during the grief process.
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where the perpetrator manipulates someone into questioning and doubting their own reality. This tactic is commonly used by narcissists to exert control over those close to them, often leaving the victim feeling as if they are losing their sanity.
One thing that is completely off limits to narcissistic people is to talk about how you feel about their bad behavior. This is sure to bring about the wrath of the narcissist, due to their core shame. If you are a product of a narcissistic family, relationships or society in general, you will have learned to sweep feelings of pain, disappointment, anger and hurt under the rug because these things are not safe to talk about.
Narcissism is misunderstood by so many and people are often referred to as a narcissist for all the wrong reasons. Maybe someone likes to post “selfies” on social media, or is overly concerned with their appearance, or a little self-absorbed in their work or business. But this doesn’t make them a narcissist.