One of my specialties and passions is helping individuals heal from narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse not understood well by most, and, unfortunately, not treated by most coaches or therapists. I am well versed in understanding this type of abuse due to my education along with my own personal experience. Whatever stage of life you are in or issue you are facing, I am ready to support you
Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional abuse inflicted by individuals with narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). These individuals often exhibit a lack of empathy and a strong need for admiration, leading to manipulative and harmful behaviors. Victims of narcissistic abuse can experience significant emotional and psychological distress, affecting their personal and professional lives.
Some common examples of narcissistic abuse include:
- Withholding: People who are narcissists may withhold money, affection, or even communication in an attempt to punish their abuse victims. The silent treatment is a frequently-seen form of withholding.
- Emotional blackmail: In a toxic relationship, your own emotions can be used against you. When you don’t do what an abuser wants, they may try to make you feel guilty or fearful.
- Insults: Verbal abuse like name-calling, harsh criticism, and other insults are ways for those with narcissistic personality disorder to chip away at a victim’s self-esteem. Abusers will often try to disguise their abusive behavior as sarcasm or jokes.
- Malicious gossip: Someone with NPD may deliberately spread lies about you or your behavior. Slander, lies, and damage to your reputation can all be ways to intentionally isolate you from others.
- Sabotage: Narcissism may cause someone to take steps to sabotage your career, relationships, or any other aspect of your life. This can be a way to keep you under their thumb and strengthen their power over you.
- Accusations: When you’re in a romantic relationship with a narcissistic person, you may be accused of lying, stealing, cheating, or other negative behaviors. Being wrongfully accused can put you on the defensive, which can help deflect from the behaviors and actions of someone with NPD.