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...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 9, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
When you’re being gaslighted, you initially think it’s a matter of evidence. “Once I can PROVE my point, this will be resolved.” “Maybe they just don’t remember what happened. I’ll show them the text messages, then they’ll understand.” “Once I show them proof that...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 31, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Emotional pain is felt – not seen. So anytime you experience mental or emotional hurt, it’s really common to feel completely alone and misunderstood. People tell you to: Let it go Move on Get over it Or make statements like: You shouldn’t let this ruin your...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 24, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
I get asked this question A LOT. People often wonder… Are narcissists always cruel? How can they be both nice and mean? They don’t treat everyone poorly… maybe I’m the problem? Let’s break this down. Most narcissists are very charming, act like social...