Notes From Kristen

Breaking Up with a Narcissist

A narcissist breaks down the narcissist break up cycle to let us know why we have so much trouble leaving and it's quite eye-opening! But is it complete?

What a Narcissist Says About the Narcissist Break Up Cycle: They Never Let You Go

January 15, 2019
Going no contact with a narcissist brings with it its own roller-coaster of emotion as we grieve the end of the relationship. Here is what to expect.

The Emotional Hell of Going No Contact with a Narcissist

December 18, 2018
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

Narcissist Abuse Tactics

Cold emotional abuse is an act of cruelty imposed by an abuser on someone who loves him or her.

Cold Verbal Abuse and Calculated Betrayal | HealthyPlace (via www.healthyplace.com)

January 3, 2019

How to Recognize Covert Verbal Abuse | HealthyPlace (via www.healthyplace.com)

December 24, 2018
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