Leaving a relationship with a narcissist is rarely simple. Narcissistic abuse is emotionally draining and manipulative, leaving many feeling confused, isolated, and trapped. If you’ve decided it’s time to leave, you’re already taking a courageous step toward reclaiming your life.  Why Is Leaving a Narcissist So Hard?  Narcissists often use tactics like gaslighting, love bombing, blame-shifting, and isolation to maintain control. This can make you doubt your reality and question your worth. They may seem charming and apologetic between episodes, creating a push-pull dynamic that’s hard to break.  Recognizing the abuse and understanding it’s not you is the first...

Abuse isn’t always physical. Some of the most damaging wounds are the ones we can’t see—those inflicted through manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional control. Narcissistic andpsychological abuse are often misunderstood, overlooked, or dismissed. Yet, for those who havelived through it, the effects can be long-lasting and deeply painful. Because of the stress aperson experiences while in an abusive relationship, many times there are serious physical healthimpacts such as the onset of auto-immune disorders, increased blood pressure, and even hairloss.What Is Narcissistic Abuse?Narcissistic abuse stems from individuals who have narcissistic traits or suffer from NarcissisticPersonality Disorder (NPD). At its core, narcissism...

You’ve heard the term “codependency”.  But what does it really meanand how does it affect your life?  Codependency is a very complex anddifficult issue that affects many people in different ways. It is usuallycharacterized by individuals who have an excessive emotional orpsychological dependence on another person, often to the point ofsacrificing their own needs and wants to please or accommodate thatperson.If this sounds like you, don’t worry, you aren’t alone!  Codependency isa common pattern of behavior that often develops in childhood as aresponse to an emotionally distant parent or caregiver.  For example, aparent or spouse/partner who struggles with addiction...