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...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 15, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists
All narcissists engage in predictable behavioral and emotional patterns. However… The look and feel of each narcissist is NOT the same. And if you aren’t aware of the different types… You could easily overlook someone’s narcissistic patterns simply because it doesn’t...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 15, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, trauma
If you’ve been with someone who is highly narcissistic, it’s likely you’ll leave that relationship with some side effects. Here’s what I mean: Once you’ve experienced significant gaslighting, manipulation, and psychological abuse, you see things differently....
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 15, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists
Narcissistic truth: a leaking cup can never be full. Many times people feel like they are “never enough” for the narcissist. They feel like they have to be constantly entertaining, impressing, and keeping the narcissist’s attention. This anxious feeling of “not...