by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
When you’re being devalued by a neglectful narcissist, they put you down in subtle ways. Contemptuous comments. Avoiding compliments. Withholding affection. They act like you don’t exist. If you cry, they don’t console you or show emotion. If you talk to them,...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 25, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Are narcissists *always* cruel?Why can they be both nice AND mean at times?They don’t treat everyone poorly – maybe I’m the problem? Let’s break this down. Most narcissists are very charming, act like social chameleons and can blend in seamlessly into any...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 24, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
Walking away from or setting boundaries with toxic people is difficult enough on its own. But add in flying monkeys? And it can feel near impossible. You see, narcissists can only survive if people believe their lies and manipulations. That’s why they’re often very...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 16, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
Reactive abuse happens when a person (the victim) eventually reacts to the abuse that is happening to them. For example, if someone has chronically demeaned, belittled, or criticized you, and you eventually lash out and yell at them – that’s reactive abuse. Or...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 13, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
If narcissists don’t really want to commit… Then why do they get married? It’s a legitimate (yet misguided) question. Because when narcissists decide to get married, their behavior doesn’t change. They will still gaslight, minimize, belittle, and demean you. They...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 13, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Smear campaigns aren’t as simple as the narcissist just spreading lies about you. Narcissists are masters of manipulation. They have a method… a way in which they say things… so people begin to question what they really know about you. Narcissists tell...
