What Does It Mean To Be Truly Narcissism Free?

What Does It Mean To Be Truly Narcissism Free?

After spending years supporting victims of narcissistic abuse and writing about narcissism I have been feeling a transformation within myself. I feel a hesitancy to label people. Although putting the label of narcissist on those difficult people in our lives helps us to understand the craziness that is happening in our lives, it doesn’t necessarily […]

The Qwest to Know Thyself

The Qwest to Know Thyself

I work with many people who feel very deceived in their relationships with a partner who lies to them and misleads them on a regular basis. It is easy to feel disempowered by the lack of honesty in the relationship. The best course of action to reclaim your personal power is to be honest with […]

The Swan and the Scorpion

The Swan and the Scorpion

During a radio show I had the pleasure of interviewing Psychologist Ernie Vecchio who told the story of the Narcissus Myth. Later in the interview Ernie also shared the story of The Swan and The Scorpion. Many of us have heard this story or some version of it but it goes something like this. There was […]

Narcissism and the Ego

Narcissism and the Ego

Since I have become aware of narcissism, I have noticed there are so many extremely talented, gifted people out there who seem to me to be highly narcissistic. I observed one man in particular who was giving a presentation at an event I attended. The minute he walked in the door my eyes were drawn to […]

The Pain of Being Invisible

The Pain of Being Invisible

I want to talk about the subject of feeling invisible which was not only an issue with me personally but is an issue with most people in this situation. Since a narcissist views those in their lives as extensions of themselves rather than separate, unique individuals, we are often left feeling unseen and unheard. This […]

The Past Life Connection

The Past Life Connection

I had a woman write me recently asking me about the possible past life connection between her ex narcissistic mate and herself. This is a question I have been confronted with more and more lately. Especially since I deal in the spiritual recovery from narcissistic abuse. So I felt it was time to really address […]

Feeling Through the Pain

Feeling Through the Pain

If you have gone through narcissistic abuse you probably have experienced some of the worst pain you’ve ever had in your life. It is a time of great confusion and complex conflicting emotions. Although there may be a part of you that knows being away from the narcissist in your life is the best thing, […]

A Narcissist is A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

A Narcissist is A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

A narcissist is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He or she can appear to be the nicest person in the world and do things for you that would seem to say “I really care about you” but then you begin to feel that your energy is being drained, you are feeling confused, you are doubting yourself and feeling very frustrated.

Why Can’t I Get Over It?

Why Can’t I Get Over It?

Learning that your partner is a narcissist can bring a great deal of relief as you realize the source of the crazy making behavior you have been living with. However enlightening this information may be it doesn’t seem to have the power to stop the incessant dwelling on thoughts of the narcissist and how that […]