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When You Finally Become Narcissist-Aware: It’s Empowering When you finally know you’ve been with a narcissist, watch your world change

Hi, I'm Annette and I work as a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Counsellor and Coach.
I was so pleased to receive this beautiful feedback from one of my clients.

My mission is to bring awareness to emotional abuse, and help others understand that the word 'Narcissist' is not just a term that you call someone who is full of themselves.

Real Narcissists do REAL damage to our lives. This damage can be long lasting, and difficult to heal from if you don't take the time to work on yourself.

Most people use 'moving on' with another partner (even before they've had a chance to heal) as a way of trying to heal from the abuse. However just because you push how you feel aside, and replace it with a relationship doesn't mean the problem will go away.

Infact, if you are not careful, you may find yourself in a worse off relationship because you haven't given yourself a chance to process what has happened.

Recognizing emotional abuse can be challenging, as it may not leave visible scars like physical abuse. However, here are some signs that may indicate emotional abuse:

1. Constant criticism or belittling: The abuser frequently criticizes, humiliates, or mocks the victim, often in public or private settings.

2. Isolation and control: The abuser isolates the victim from friends, family, or support networks, making them dependent on the abuser for social interaction and support.

3. Manipulation and gaslighting: The abuser uses manipulation tactics to make the victim doubt their sanity, memory, or perceptions. Gaslighting is a specific form of manipulation where the abuser denies or distorts the victim's reality.

4. Emotional withholding: The abuser withholds affection, attention, or emotional support as a way to control or punish the victim.

5. Intimidation and threats: The abuser uses intimidation, threats, or fear tactics to control the victim, keeping them compliant and submissive.

6. Guilt and shame: The abuser often blames the victim for their behavior, making them feel guilty or responsible for the abuse, even when it's not their fault.

7. Humiliation and degradation: The abuser insults, humiliates, or embarrasses the victim, attacking their self-esteem and self-worth.

8. Controlling behavior: The abuser exhibits excessive control over the victim's daily activities, such as monitoring their whereabouts, controlling their finances, or dictating what they can wear or do.

9. Emotional withdrawal and silent treatment: The abuser ignores or gives the victim the silent treatment as a means of punishment or control.

It's important to remember that this list is not exhaustive, and emotional abuse can manifest in various ways.

If you or someone you know is suffering from emotional or narcissistic abuse from an ex or a family member please feel free to reach out.

I offer free 10 minute over the phone chat to discuss whether counselling is right for you, or you can contact me on my website or facebook messenger.

You can visit my psychology today profile to learn more:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/993780

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Check this out. Can you recognise a fake apology from a narcissist?

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Can you control the thoughts, feelings, actions and words of your partner?

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Not feeling like you've been listened to or understood with regards to your trauma? It can be an intense feeling when all you want to do is share.. but also not share. How much do you divulge? Will they understand? Is there a thing as too much? Will they believe me? Will they even listen? In my article, I talk about who you can turn to when no one understands your story.

When no one understands your trauma If you have ever felt as though you are unable to tell your story to family or friends because they don’t hear you, or don’t want to know…

Having boundaries is not mean or controlling.

Boundaries do 4 things:
🔥 help others to respect your privacy
🔥 what you will or will not tolerate
🔥teach others how others treat us
🔥 say “yes” or “no” and mean it

What boundaries do you need to set??



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