by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 16, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
You know that feeling when you have something to say…but you’re not sure how to say it? It’s like you know boundaries need to be set…but you’re not sure how to set them. You have so much you need to express…but you can’t form it into words....
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 16, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Sometimes our own feelings confuse us. We wonder… How could I be attracted to someone who treated me so poorly? Why would I even consider giving them a second chance? Is there something wrong with me? First, please hear me when I say this: you’re NOT crazy! And you’re...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 15, 2022 | introverts, narcissistic abuse, narcissists
We often confuse the terms helping and rescuing… But these are two very different things. Helping is when we support someone who has already committed to helping themselves. Helping has consistent and healthy boundaries. It means there’s a difference between what “I”...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 15, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, trauma
Neglectful narcissists don’t look like the “typical” narcissist. There’s not much of a love bombing phase. They aren’t overly jealous or intent on getting your attention. They just aren’t really “there” at all. So while grandiose narcissists are actively devaluing,...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 15, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, trauma
Narcissists of any kind can be incredibly damaging. But when the narcissist is someone you don’t expect it to be… They can cause even more harm, in less time, and still gain sympathy from others. And this is EXACTLY the case when dealing with narcissistic women. We...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 15, 2022 | mindset, narcissistic abuse, narcissists, trauma
Sometimes in relationships, we get in the habit of minimizing rude or insensitive comments. We think: “Oh I’m sure he didn’t really mean that.”“She’s just having a bad day.”“Everyone says things they regret when they’re mad.” But do you know what those so-called...
