The term ‘flying monkeys’ refers to ‘abuse by proxy,’ or having someone else perform the bidding of another person, in this case a narcissist. Anyone who grew up watching The Wizard of Oz will recall how frightening the Wicked Witch of the West’s flying monkeys were. The phrase flying monkey was coined in reference to […]
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Gaslighting is a game of Smoke and Mirrors so dive in to discover a clear explanation of how gaslighting works. While the definition of gaslighting may appear clear-cut, the reality of how it is used in abusive relationships is complex and multifaceted. If you need a refresher on what gaslighting is start here. There are
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When I first entered the online conversation about narcissistic personality disorder, I discovered that a number of narcissistic slang terms were being used to describe narcissistic behaviors that I had never encountered in academic writing. Eventually, I deciphered their meanings. Some of these terms are actually quite clever and capture important aspects of the experience
Overcoming emotional abuse caused by a narcissistic personality is a challenge for anyone facing that mountain! What is Abuse? “Abuse” is a word that is thrown around a lot in casual conversations; but what defines abuse? How does one know if they are committing the abuse or being abused? It’s quite simple. According to the
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Have you ever wondered if your mother or your Mother-In-Law was a toxic parent? Chances are you or your beloved romantic interest might be a Narcissistic Abuse survivor, raised by a self-centered, egotistical, vain, and ultimately self-aggrandizing mother. While the list comprehensively describes a handful of typical behaviors by narcissistic or mildly anti-social Narcopaths, understand
