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The Silent Epidemic: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in the USA – 5 Contributing Factors

The Silent Epidemic: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in the USA – 5 Contributing Factors Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter The Crisis No One Wants to Talk About When the word, crisis, is mentioned, it seemingly has a way of making people walk in the other direction.  Why? Is it a problem that is too big,…

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You Must Comply: Pulling Back the 4 Layers to See The Dark Side of Societal Grooming

You Must Comply: Pulling Back the 4 Layers to See The Dark Side of Societal Grooming Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium In the intricate web of society, there lies a hidden force that shapes our behavior and molds us into compliant beings. Compliance, on the surface, seems harmless and necessary for maintaining order. However, beneath…

Earthing and grounding
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Earthing: Reconnect with Nature: 5 Key Insights on How Grounding Can Improve Mental Health

The Healing Power of Grounding: 5 Insightful Ways Connecting with Nature Can Lay the Groundwork for Improved Mental Health Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Is Earthing and Grounding the Same? Our site contains affiliate links for products and services we recommend. We may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate,…

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5 Powerful Ways Grounding Can Aid Recovery from a Relationship with a Narcissist

5 Powerful Ways Grounding Can Aid Recovery from a Relationship with a Narcissist Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Breaking free from a toxic relationship with a narcissist can be an arduous journey filled with emotional turmoil. However, one highly effective strategy that can assist in this process is grounding. Grounding techniques can help survivors of narcissistic…

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Redefining Self-Esteem: 8 Startling Reasons Why We Have Been Lied To

ReDefining Self-Esteem: 8 Startling Reasons Why We Have Been Lied To Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Question Everything. In a world that thrives on conformity and societal norms, it’s no surprise that the concept of low self-esteem has been distorted and misused. We’ve been conditioned to believe that not fitting into predefined molds automatically equates to…

Coloring as an Adult
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The Reemergence of Coloring as an Adult: 4 Incredible Reasons Why It’s Making a Comeback for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse

The Reemergence of Coloring as an Adult: 4 Incredible Reasons Why It’s Making a ComebacK Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Can Coloring as and Adult Help to Unlock Creativity after Narcissistic Abuse? Can it Aid in the Healing Journey? This post contains affiliate links for products and services we recommend. We may receive a commission at…

Hyper-Vigilance
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Understanding the Link Between Hyper-Vigilance and Narcissistic Abuse Trauma: 3 Things You Need To Know Today

Understanding the Link between Hyper-Vigilance and Narcissistic Abuse Trauma: 3 Things You Need to Know Today Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Hyper-vigilance, a state of heightened alertness and constant scanning of the environment, can be a significant consequence of narcissistic abuse trauma. This article aims to shed light on the concept of hyper-vigilance, explore its…

The War for Validation
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The War for Validation: 3 Reasons Why the Scapegoat and Golden Child Have Relational Turmoil

The War for Validation: 3 Reasons Why the Scapegoat and Golden Child Have Relational Turmoil Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium The following is the content from the podcast episode Disrespect: Why the Golden Child Disrespects the Scapegoat. Table of Contents Listen Here! Introduction Today we are going to be discussing why disrespect is the method…

Exiting Relationship
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The Complexity of Exiting Narcissistic Relationships: Unveiling 5 Reasons Abused Individuals Struggle to Escape

The Complexity of Exiting Narcissistic Relationships: DiSCUSSING 5 Reasons Abused Individuals Struggle to Escape Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Narcissistic relationships can be incredibly challenging to leave, often trapping the abused individuals in a cycle of emotional manipulation and control. In this article, we will delve into the intricate dynamics that make it difficult for victims…

Staying Single
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Staying Single: 5 Reasons Why Women Prefer to Be Alone After a Relationship with a Narcissist

Staying Single: 5 Glorious Reasons Why Women Remain Single after Being in a Relationship with a Partner Who Displayed Narcissistic Tendencies Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Being in a relationship with a partner who displays narcissistic tendencies can be an emotionally draining and challenging experience for anyone. And, having been through this myself, it’s an…

Abused not Codependent
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4 Reasons Why Victims of Narcissistic Abuse are Abused, Not Codependent

4 Reasons Why Victims of Narcissistic Ab&se are Abused, Not Codependent Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Narcissistic abuse is a devastating form of emotional and psychological manipulation that leaves victims feeling trapped, depleted and shattered. Contrary to popular belief, victims of narcissistic abuse are not merely codependent individuals seeking dysfunctional relationships. In this article, we will…

weaponized incompetence
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Women and the Invisible Burden of Emotional Labor: 4 Examples of Weaponized Incompetence

Women and the Invisible Burden of Emotional Labor: 4 Ways to Detect Weaponized Incompetence Facebook Youtube Instagram Note: While this article addresses gender roles, please feel free to swap the roles accordingly. In households worldwide, an often unacknowledged dynamic has prevailed for years – the unequal distribution of emotional labor, primarily borne by women. It’s…

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Triangulation: 5 Ways this Insidious Tactic Operates in a Narcissistic Family

Triangulation: 5 Ways this Insidious Tactic Operates Within Narcissistic Families Facebook Youtube Instagram On the outside, it’s all smiles, accolades, uplifting one another, more smiles, laughter and everything is wonderful, as long as you remain in compliance, however the inside story is…well, frankly it’s just the opposite to which they will ever admit to and…

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Depression? 5 Reasons Why You May Be Depressed After Enduring Narcissistic Abuse

Depressed? 5 Reasons Why You May Feel Depressed After Enduring Narcissistic Ab&se Trauma You are Not Alone, My Friend Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Recovering from narcissistic abuse is a challenging journey that can have a profound impact on one’s mental well-being. Individuals who have experienced narcissistic abuse often face various emotional and psychological struggles…

Complex-PTSD
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5 Differences Between PTSD and Complex PTSD: Is There a Connection to Narcissistic Ab&se Trauma?

Understanding the Difference Between PTSD and Complex-PTSD Does Complex-PTSD Stem from Narcissistic Abuse? Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex-PTSD) are two closely related conditions that can arise after experiencing traumatic events. While they share some similarities, it is crucial to recognize the distinctions between them in order…

psychological manipulation
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How to Stay Sane and Avoid Psychological Manipulation: 7 Tips to Keep You Mentally Strong

7 Effective Tips to Maintain Mental Control, Stay Sane, and Resist Psychological Manipulation Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Manipulation. Something you thought that we could all do without. And while we can certainly do without it, we must address how it is indeed alive and well, whether or not we want to believe in its existence,…

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Manipulation: Unraveling the 7 Insidious Tactics that Divert People from their True Mission

Manipulation: Unraveling the 7 Insidious Tactics that Divert People from their True Mission Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Have you been sidetracked? Have you ever set out to accomplish something and then either got delayed, changed your mind, got lost in the process, or flat-out just stopped moving forward toward your mission? Yes, and while these…

patriarchy
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Unleashing Intuition and Independent Thought: 5 Ways the Patriarchy Uses Control Methods to Silence You

Unleashing Intuition and Independent Thought: 5 Ways the Patriarchy Uses Control Methods to Silence You Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Put your seatbelt on.  I’ll wait. Ready? In the past few years, there have been several discussions, ongoing discussions, and there has been a lot of new information, which has historically been there, but now we are…

breaking through Cognitive Dissonance
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Breaking Through the Cognitive Dissonance: 7 Ways to Take a Step Forward in the Healing Process

Breaking Through: 7 Effective Techniques to Overcome Cognitive Dissonance and Achieve Mental Clarity Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Freedom from Toxic Relationships Breaking free from a toxic relationship can be a challenging process, especially when you have invested so much time, energy, and emotions into the relationship. In many cases, people stay in toxic relationships…

Cognitive Dissonance
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Cognitive Dissonance: 5 Difficult Reasons Why It’s the Biggest Hurdle in the Recovery Process

Cognitive Dissonance: 5 Clear Reasons Why It’s the Biggest Hurdle When Recovering Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Narcissists are known to use various tactics to manipulate and control their victims. These tactics can range from gaslighting to projection, from love-bombing to silent treatment, and many more. However, understanding these tactics can be difficult for those who…

Gaslighting - Control
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Gaslighting: 5 Insidious Reasons Why Narcissists Choose to Gaslight Their Victims for Control

Mastering Control: 5 Covert Motives Behind Narcissists’ Gaslighting Tactics Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Is it All About Control? Gaslighting is a common tactic used by narcissists to manipulate and control their victims.  It involves denying the reality of a situation, making the victim doubt their own perceptions, and making them question their own sanity. …

Respond to Gaslighting
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Gaslighting: 7 Important Ways to Respond to Their Attempt at Manipulation

Gaslighting: How to Respond to Someone’s Attempt to Change Your Perception Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium *trigger warning, for discussion on DV. When someone is being gaslighted, (gaslight) it can be challenging to respond in the moment. The abuser often makes the victim doubt themselves and their own judgment.  However, it is essential to have…

Top Gaslighting Phrases
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Gaslighting: 7 Top Phrases Men Use Toward Women to Alter Perception

Gaslighting: 7 Top Phrases Men Have Used Against Women to Alter Perception Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium Note: It’s not just men. It’s women too. It’s parents, partners. These phrases are commonly used – disguised as care and concern… Table of Contents Related: Why Standing Up For Yourself Feels Wrong in a Toxic Relationship Related:…

Golden Children
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Understanding the Probability of a Golden Child Becoming Narcissistic as an Adult: Unraveling 3 Dynamics

The Probability of a Golden Child Becoming Narcissistic as an Adult: Unraveling the 3 Dynamics Podcast Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Medium One of the most popular or often-asked question, I receive frequently is the probability of the golden child becoming narcissistic or a narcissist later on in life.  And while this is a loaded topic…

Golden Children
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5 Dreaded Challenges Faced by Golden Children in Adulthood

3 Challenges Faced by Golden Children in Adulthood: IS IT ALL BUTTERFLIES, ROSES AND CHOCOLATE CAKE? Facebook Youtube Instagram Twitter Medium If you are the family scapegoat, and look back on your life and either wish you were the family golden child because it seems like they “had it easier” and they were favored, blessed…