by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Aug 12, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists
Narcissists are incredibly egocentric. Meaning they believe everything is FOR, AGAINST, or ABOUT them. This is KEY to understanding why you feel GUILTY so often in narcissistic relationships. For example, if you grew up in a narcissistic household, you didn’t learn...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Aug 3, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
You don’t have to wonder for too long what a narcissist is up to. Because even though they can be skilled at manipulation and deceit – They can’t stop themselves… from being themselves. Which means they will continue to: Deflect. Project. And Redirect....
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Aug 3, 2022 | gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
“Everyone’s ex is a narcissist.” “You can’t disagree with me, that’s gaslighting!” “She’s so emotional, she must be bipolar.” “He never wants to have dinner when I do – he’s such a narcissist!” “My emotions change a lot, I probably just have borderline...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
How can you tell if you’re in a relationship with a *toxic* person (and need to run away immediately)… Or a *dysfunctional* person? I believe many times we end up tolerating toxic relationships because we aren’t sure where the line is. We think things like: We...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
“Walking on eggshells” is a term we often associate with physically abusive relationships. It’s the idea that you end up feeling like you have to “walk on eggshells” so you don’t *upset* the abuser – in this way, you’re trying to keep yourself safe. Walking on...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | empath, introverts, narcissistic abuse, narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
We should be looking *much* more closely at someone’s actions than their words. People can say anything they want. We use the same process (speaking) to tell both a truth and a lie. Many people become overwhelmed with trying to decipher what’s healthy or unhealthy,...
