Growing up with a narcissistic parent can deeply affect one’s sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. Survivors often find themselves grappling with feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and even guilt. Healing from narcissistic abuse is a complex journey but also a deeply rewarding one. This blog post will provide insights, tools, and encouragement for thoseContinue reading “Healing from a Narcissistic Parent: A Journey Toward Self-Rediscovery”
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Healing from Childhood Trauma: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents
Growing up with narcissistic parents can leave deep and lasting scars. The constant need for validation, emotional manipulation, and lack of genuine affection can impact one’s self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. Healing from such childhood trauma is a journey that requires compassion, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. As a trauma-informed, somatic therapist who has also walkedContinue reading “Healing from Childhood Trauma: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents”
Recovery tips for childhood trauma or abuse survivors
Most of us know that abuse is bad, that it is not the victims fault and that no one deserves it. What most people don’t know is how much childhood trauma and abuse developmentally impact an individual. As a trauma therapist and trauma survivor, you would be surprised with how often I hear, “well itContinue reading “Recovery tips for childhood trauma or abuse survivors”
What is narcissistic love bombing?
You may have heard of love bombing associated with narcissistic or abusive relationships, and wonder what does that mean? Love bombing is one of the really important signs to notice when trying to spot an unhealthy start to a relationship. Love bombing happens at the beginning of a relationship and it’s distinctly different than normalContinue reading “What is narcissistic love bombing?”
Why do my family and friends not believe me about my sexual assault?
Having experienced sexual assault is one of the most traumatic life events that can happen to anyone. On top of that, it is unfortunately common that people in the persons life will not believe them about their sexual assault and rape. Others will often question if the trauma survivor is telling the truth, exaggerating whatContinue reading “Why do my family and friends not believe me about my sexual assault?”
Am I Dating or Married To A Narcissist?
You may feel sad, terrified, angry, numb and confused. Things in your relationship have gone too far. You don’t know what happened… things were so good at the beginning. You might be reading this to try to determine if you are (or were) dating or married to a narcissist. As a professional who specializes inContinue reading “Am I Dating or Married To A Narcissist?”
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