Tag: narcissistic abuse syndrome

ex-Wife of narcissist – all the signs are there – Paulina Porizkova – CPTSR CPTSD severe codependency

March 18, 2020

Paulina never mentions “narcissistic abuse” directly in this video (below), but it sounds like she’s been through some good therapy and I’m hoping she knows that what she is dealing with is Complex Post Traumatic Stress. The signs are there: Her bewilderment and confusion. CHECK. Her feelings of abandonment and betrayal. CHECK. Her confession that … More ex-Wife of narcissist – all the signs are there – Paulina Porizkova – CPTSR CPTSD severe codependency

Emotional neglect and abandonment #healing #PeteWalker #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency

June 9, 2019

A read-aloud… I wanted to write “Enjoy!” But the topic is kind of heavy… so instead I’ll say, simply, “From my heart to yours.” For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar (in the website footer) at https://joybasedliving.com/ Debbie Happy Cohen is a master coach … More Emotional neglect and abandonment #healing #PeteWalker #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency

Rehab for codependency Part 1, toxic shame and guilt O JOY! #cptsd #cptsr #teatime Lidija Rangelovska, Sam Vaknin

May 29, 2019

The power of your RESOLVE is everything when it comes to healing codependency and recovering the treasure that’s on the other side of it – a life that expresses your truest and most awesome sense of self. It’s lie-busting at its finest. Within your own psyche. With compassion. I highly recommend The 2 Main Lies … More Rehab for codependency Part 1, toxic shame and guilt O JOY! #cptsd #cptsr #teatime Lidija Rangelovska, Sam Vaknin

Goat Notes Revisited (and Thank You)

February 26, 2019

I just counted. I have shared 76 blog posts here at Joy-Based Living, since October 23, 2018. That’s only 4 months. Mostly along the topics of narcissistic abuse and bringing out the best in yourself and others. WHEW!!! This brought me back to January 6, 2018, when I first started speaking publicly about narcissism. With … More Goat Notes Revisited (and Thank You)

Envy, Indignation and Colon/Bladder Sensitivities (IBS and healing from narcissistic abuse)

February 25, 2019

Envy is something that’s taken me a while to really understand, and yesterday I got such pristine clarity about it. The breakthrough is so freeing to me that I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Healthy person When a healthy person sees someone else doing or being something they want to do or be … More Envy, Indignation and Colon/Bladder Sensitivities (IBS and healing from narcissistic abuse)

Is love always the answer? (dealing with narcissism, response to Russell Brand)

February 13, 2019

Someone just forwarded me this youtube about narcissism by Russell Brand. As much as I appreciate his idealism and admire his abilities to take big, abstract ideas and turn them into 2 minute soundbites – I think his message is a dangerous one. * My response to Russell’s youtube is for those of you who are … More Is love always the answer? (dealing with narcissism, response to Russell Brand)

Is narcissistic abuse a modern, silent holocaust?

January 28, 2019

I know what it’s like to feel powerless in the face of a narcissist. I know what it’s like to feel helpless in my ability to help someone who is a co-narcissist living under the tyranny of a narcissist. I know what it’s like to feel stuck in an old identity which a narcissist deliberately … More Is narcissistic abuse a modern, silent holocaust?

4 resources for empowering your sanity and selfhood during and after a narcissistic relationship and 1 resource for treating spirit possession

January 27, 2019

I have a friend who is navigating 2 abusive, significant relationships. She is living with a psychologically abusive parent, and one of her adult children is displaying narcissistic verbally abusive behaviors. She has been on a healing path for a couple of years and has learned a lot about setting boundaries and healing toxic shame. … More 4 resources for empowering your sanity and selfhood during and after a narcissistic relationship and 1 resource for treating spirit possession

Why I love co-narcissists and why you should too

January 24, 2019

(note: a co-narcissist is someone who has been targeted by a narcissist and is dealing with the effects of complex post traumatic stress (CPTSD / CPTSR / codependency)) I dislike labeling people. I dislike labels so much that I chose NOT to become a psychologist after achieving a Master’s Degree in family counseling. I thought … More Why I love co-narcissists and why you should too

Definition of co-narcissist (Cinderella)

January 24, 2019

More and more people are waking up to the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse, personally, professionally and as a society. This is AWESOME. And… there is a learning curve involved. Since I’ll be writing more about co-narcissists for the purposes of healing and thriving, I want to offer you a clear and thorough definition and … More Definition of co-narcissist (Cinderella)