Notes From Kristen

Breaking Up with a Narcissist

At what point do breakups with narcissists occur? Going no-contact doesn't guarantee they won't come back, so how can we define what it actually means to break up with a narcissist?

What Does It Mean to Break Up with a Narcissist?

December 13, 2018
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The Unexpected Three Phases of No-Contact

September 6, 2018

The Five Views of the Narcissist and How Our View Must Shift Over Time Before We Can Leave

July 23, 2018

We Can’t Leave a Narcissist Until We Go Through These Five Stages

July 19, 2018

Narcissist Abuse Tactics

By taking advantage of cultural expectations during the holiday season, narcissists ruin holidays in seven key ways. But here's what you can do about it.

Seven Ways Narcissists Ruin Holidays and What To Do About It

December 11, 2018
Verbal abuse and anger seem to go together. In fact, one common stereotype of abuse is that the abuser must have been angry when the behavior occurred. This makes sense because aggressive behavior is the easiest to see and understand.

How Verbal Abuse and Anger Combine to Trap Victims | HealthyPlace (via www.healthyplace.com)

December 6, 2018

Three Methods Verbal Abusers Use to Insult You | HealthyPlace (via www.healthyplace.com)

November 23, 2018

Seven Reasons Why Narcissists Won’t Give You Closure

July 12, 2018