Articles - Narcissistic Abuse Healing

How do you retain your sanity when being 'Gaslighted'?

Gaslighting is an emotional abuse tactic used by narcissists who manipulate you into questioning your own perceptions. They’re adept at making you doubt your own reality.The term originates from a 1938 play by British dramatist Patrick Hamilton. Two films were subsequently made, in 1940 and 1944, further popularizing the term. In the story, the manipulative husband keeps doing things to make his wife doubt her sanity. For example, he keeps hiding special items of hers, then telling her she's to blame for losing them.

Maria McMahon

12.12.2019

Gaslighting Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic Abuse Relationships

How do you get through the Festive Season after a Narcissistic Discard? 19 Tips to stave off the holiday blues

A study revealed 31% of Americans find the holiday season ‘frantic’, and I’m sure results in the UK and other countries would come up with similar percentages. Big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, which both come soon, and close together, can be even more difficult to cope with if you’ve been recently Discarded by your ex Narcissist.

Maria McMahon

25.11.2019

Narcissistic Abuse Healing

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Forgiveness and trust after Narcissistic Abuse - Is it possible?

Forgiveness and trust after Narcissistic Abuse, in spite of what you might be feeling right now, is possible. However, I must point out here that there are 2 stages of forgiving – one for yourself and one for the narc… but that comes a long way down the road of recovery – and for some, they will never be able to fully forgive.

Maria McMahon

24.10.2019

narcissistic abuse, forgiveness

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic Hoovering - Don't get sucked in!

Vacuum Cleaners, aka Hoovers, suck up dust and debris. The term hoovering is used to describe a common tactic the narcissist uses after the discard phase, usually in multiple attempts to ‘suck’ you back into the relationship. To the narc, you’re nothing more than dust and debris that needs to be hovered up and spat back out again when he’s done abusing you a second (or more!) times around.

Maria McMahon

21.10.2019

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, narcissistic hoovering

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

If a Narcissist tells you they love you, are they lying?

Answer: It's complicated! Why? Because when a Narcissist meets you initially and they start the 'love bombing' stage, they are in love with an idealized version of you... a version that has nothing to do with who you really are as a person.

Maria McMahon

10.10.2019

narcissist lies, narcissistic love

Narcissistic Abuse Relationships

How does Spirituality fit in with Narcissistic Abuse?

The subject of spirituality and religion seems to be popping up a lot lately – not just in my group, but a lot of other places in my network, so I thought it would be a good topic to have a chat with you about today.

Maria McMahon

07.10.2019

narcissistic abuse, Spirituality

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Is Narcissism a Global Epidemic? The truth will shock you!

More and more frequently, I’m hearing that Narcissistic Abuse is a global epidemic and I believe it is, and a growing one. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Bree Bonchay, in her article on Psych Central, does some fascinating number-crunching on people who are potentially damaged by Narcissistic Abuse, and she comes out with a staggering...

Maria McMahon

02.10.2019

narcissistic abuse, narcissism , global epidemic

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

How to go 'No (or Low) Contact' with a Narcissist

No contact means just that. You sever all ties with the narc. Delete / block their phone / email. Block them on FB and social media. In case they have sent you threatening or ugly emails, texts or smeared you on social media, make a copy of everything and file it somewhere safe. You may need it for legal purposes.

Maria McMahon

30.09.2019

no contact, low contact

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Have you married the same Narcissist twice?

If so, you're not alone! It's happened to many women - (even two women who joined my group and it had only been live for a week!) There are many reasons why this happens, but the bottom line is that the Narcissist is an expert at manipulation, and once they really know you (marrying you is going to help with that big time!), that level of skill grows exponentially because they have come to know you on a very intimate level... t

Maria McMahon

26.09.2019

narcissistic abuse, marrying a narcissist twice

Narcissistic Abuse Relationships

4 Quick-Fire tips to master 'Grey Rocking' like a Pro!

Understanding the term Grey Rock, and what it means, is particularly useful if you’re in a Narcissistic Relationship and you simply can’t get out – typically the reasons you can’t have to do with finance or children, or when you’re planning your escape strategy but you know it’s going to take time or you’re at the sage where you’re thinking of finding that way out,

Maria McMahon

23.09.2019

Grey Rock , Grey Rocking Narcissistic Abuse

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

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How do you retain your sanity when being 'Gaslighted'?

How do you get through the Festive Season after a Narcissistic Discard? 19 Tips to stave off the holiday blues

Forgiveness and trust after Narcissistic Abuse - Is it possible?

Narcissistic Hoovering - Don't get sucked in!

If a Narcissist tells you they love you, are they lying?

How does Spirituality fit in with Narcissistic Abuse?

Is Narcissism a Global Epidemic? The truth will shock you!

How to go 'No (or Low) Contact' with a Narcissist

Have you married the same Narcissist twice?

4 Quick-Fire tips to master 'Grey Rocking' like a Pro!

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