What does gaslighting mean?

Intentional Gaslighting is morally different than Projecting

Intentional gaslighting is not projecting. People who have experienced living with or being targeted by an angry person with a Cluster B personality disorder know the difference. The signs are easy to spot. A narcissistic person who chooses to lie both to and about their targeted victim with an intent to cause confusion, harm, or …

The Study of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorders is not new. All the ancient civilization and myths traditions have offered warning advice about how to deal with social predators. Thanks to new advances in science and technology, finally human beings have a chance not only to be mindful about how they think but there is hope for a brighter future that includes all personality types in gaining ground using techniques learned during forward-thinking socialization without the toxic shame hindrance of striving for forced assimilation.

Neuroanatomy and the study of Narcissistic behavior

Neuroanatomy is not a boring subject to research; neither is the study of narcissistic behavior and/or Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It is smart, healthy, and socially prudent. The human mind has been evolving over time, and science can trace back its development only in the periphery. As such, studying the evolution of brain function is a …

How to leave an emotional abuser or dangerous person

How to leave an emotionally abusive person or dangerous predator

Wondering what is the best way to leave an emotionally abusive person who has violent tendencies? Advice about how to leave an emotionally abusive person is different from advice that should be given to anyone leaving an active abuser with a propensity for violence. Here’s a list of helpful tips and information that can keep …

Motivational Quotes by Cheryl Richardson

Cheryl Richardson quotes offer helpful insights for Narcissistic Abuse victims

The following passages and quotes are an excerpt from the book “Take Time For Your Life” by New York Times best-selling author Cheryl Richardson. We had the distinct pleasure of attending one of her writer workshops in Orlando in 2015 and found her introspective yet open-minded demeanor enchanting. Her books all offer a unique metaphysical …

Nancy Sinatra singer of 'These Boots Are Made for Walking'

‘These Boots Are Made For Walkin’

Whether you filed for divorce at their request or not, a narcissistic or “narcy” person who actually has a readily identifiable (diagnosable) personality disorder is likely to be outraged. If you tell them you want a divorce after they cheat on you, lie to you, get caught with their hands in whatever proverbial cookie jar floats their boat, guess …

Somatic Narcissist Christmas

Somatic Narcissists love to compete for status during holiday season

Why do narcissistic people and Somatic Narcissists really celebrate holidays like Christmas? To fool everyone by tricking them into believing they are normal, kind, loving, and good-natured human beings, of course. Learn to spot the warning sign a “narcy” or mean-spirited Grinch is pulling off a “great pretender” con. Obsessed with status, aesthetic ideals, and …

Modern Culture and Narcissism are inextricably entwined.

Narcissism in modern culture promotes cultural relativism

Cultural relativism is interesting to study academically and from a theological perspective in part because ethnocentrism almost inescapably colors subjective opinion. It’s the macrocosmic version of courtship rituals humans mock when proposing marriage. If you are involved with a person who is biologically capable of experiencing a full range of human emotions, chances are they …

How to Leave a Narcissistic Person

How to Leave a Narcissist: Four key things to expect (step by step)

How to leave a narcissist. Step one — understand walking away means planning to lose not only their half of the money and personal possessions, but also your own. Know they will do whatever it takes to destroy you socially, financially, psychologically, physically, and emotionally — more so if THEY were 100% at fault for …

What is the Denial Trap

Why victims who listen to narcissistic people develop C-PTSD

Welcome to Narcissistic Abuse recovery, a place where the only people who survive and thrive must resist the urge to minimize. The “Denial Trap” is one narcissistic people love to use all the time while gaslighting their victims into questioning their own memories, heart, intelligence, and even sanity after they have been openly caught doing …

Generic advice for relationships bad advice for abuse victims

Stop listening to bad advice from self-help gurus if you are being abused

Straight talk about Flying Monkeys: stop listening to generic self-help advice from Narcissistic Abuse Enablers and Predators if you are being or have ever been abused. The material was not written in any way, shape, or form to help you. It is helpful for people who are going through challenging times personally and professionally, meaning they are …