Effects of Narcissistic Abuse

I’m going to tell you why it’s so hard to heal from narcissistic abuse.  Because I know this is a burning question for my fellow survivors.  Especially those who are six months into healing and feeling like they’ve not made an inch of progress. I know where you’re at right now: You’re torn between moving […]

Betrayal trauma triggers are those out-of-control feelings you experience when something reminds you of the time you had your trust broken. It’s reliving that gut-wrenching moment when you found out someone you loved and felt safe with has lied to you. And it ruins everything about the world you thought you lived in. Because it

Raise your hand if you had depression after narcissistic abuse 🙋‍♀️ I’d be more surprised if you didn’t. Because being with a narcissist will do that to you. It’s unlikely you’ll emerge unscathed from the relationship. And depression is bound to be high up on the list of emotional repercussions they’ve left you with. If

Trauma bonding with a narcissist: the reason you stay with an arsehole for so long! It’s like you know you’re not happy, but you feel too trapped to leave. That extreme emotional attachment is trauma bonding. So the next time someone asks you: “why didn’t you just leave?”  You can tell them it’s more complicated

Post Infidelity Stress Disorder, or PISD – the cherry on top of your relationship dramas! It’s like PTSD, but the cheater causes your trauma. Talk about adding insult to injury! Love feels safe and cosy until betrayal shatters that illusion and destroys your trust. And your mental health will take a nosedive – like you

Complex PTSD triggers; like a surprise reaction. Because that’s what it feels like when you’re hit with emotion that you didn’t expect to feel. I’ll throw an example at you: So, you’re deciding on a place to go for some brekky with your partner. And they suggest a cafe you’ve not been to in ages