Tag: narcissistic abuse
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Part 1 “The social world is a stage, a complicated stage even, with an audience, performers, and outsiders, with a auditorium and backdrops. The social scientist who stylizes this element of self-expression into his concepts—role, sanction, socialization, etc.—only takes in what reality offers him.” – Lord Ralf Dahrendorf It is not uncommon in the social…
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Narcissism is everywhere these days. Anyone who spends time on social media knows that terms like “narcissistic personality disorder” and related toxic behaviors—gaslighting, flying monkeys, emotional manipulation—have become part of our collective vocabulary. Countless creators, videos, and posts focus on narcissism in relationships, families, and workplaces. And more and more people are speaking openly about…
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Part 3 from the series: Trauma in the body Many people live with a level of tension in their body that they barely notice anymore.Shoulders slightly raised.A neck that never truly relaxes.A belly that feels held rather than soft.A subtle state of readiness, as if something could happen at any moment. This tension often feels…
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The silent collapse of self-confidence Sometimes, after a relationship, nothing remains but silence.But something echoes in this silence—an echo of questions, doubts, and memories.You try to recognize yourself again, but your inner image seems blurred.Everything you thought you knew about yourself seems to have dissolved. This is how it feels when someone has shaken your…
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Part 1 of the serie: Trauma in the body Sometimes the body reacts before the mind can understand.A sound, a scent, a gesture — and suddenly something tightens inside us.Our heart races, breath shortens, stomach clenches. We know we are safe — and yet, we don’t feel safe. This is not weakness.It is memory. Trauma…
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The eternal martyr also skillfully plays on her role as a victim—but the helplessness lies not with her, but with her counterpart. In order to play the role of martyr, she needs a direct counterpart whom she can influence and manipulate. The eternal martyr is often the mother who always suffers, who sacrifices herself for…
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The Drama Queen is surrounded, as her title suggests, by constant drama. There are always problems, worries, conflicts, doubts, illnesses, etc. For this narcissist, there are basically no solutions to problems, and conflicts are always instigated by uninvolved third parties. The Drama Queen is not responsible for any of her problems and always blames the…
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It’s not easy to deal with someone who constantly wants to be in control, crosses your boundaries, or throws you off balance emotionally. Narcissistic behavior can be exhausting, confusing, and painful—especially when you’re trying to stay calm and true to yourself. Regardless of the situation or your relationship with a narcissistic personality, it takes all…