by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Dec 24, 2024 | holidays, narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Narcissists consistently ruin the holidays. This can be such a difficult time, because part of you wants to enjoy the holidays like everyone else, but a bigger part of you is always on edge, waiting for the narcissist’s next move. You’re constantly walking...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jan 17, 2023 | gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Sound familiar? You’re always so controlling. You never let things go. You just don’t know how to move on. All of this is your fault. These aren’t just insults. They’re carefully deployed to put you on the defensive, to make you so preoccupied...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Nov 3, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Narcissists don’t just exist in romantic relationships or in the workplace. They exist in churches. In schools. In your neighborhood. And yes – in your family. So what happens when the narcissist you’re dealing with isn’t a toxic ex or a difficult...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Oct 12, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Can “mutual abuse” really exist? In the overwhelming majority of situations.. no. “Abuse” by definition is about power and control of one person over another. There’s a cycle of love bombing (also known as the honeymoon phase), tension, abuse, reconciliation, and...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Oct 12, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
When you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, you getting sick or injured WON’T get you sympathy – Narcissists view your illnesses as an inconvenience and annoyance. Because if you’re sick, you can’t meet their supply needs. You won’t be able to do for...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Oct 12, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Did you know narcissists are REALLY loyal? It’s true! They’re always standing up for, defending, and agreeing with… THEMSELVES! Narcissists are loyal to what best serves THEM at any given moment. Which means they can’t be loyal to another person because at some...
