After leaving an abusive relationship, it’s common to blame yourself for your partner’s changed behavior. You might hear inner voices saying things like, “If I hadn’t said that, maybe they wouldn’t have gotten angry,” or “I should have handled things…

Photo by Steve DiMatteo on Unsplash You’re still trying to recover from the painful cycle your narcissistic ex put you through. They first showered you with love and attention, then slowly started treating you worse, and finally discarded you in a…

Photo by Robby McCullough on Unsplash Despite everything they’ve put you through — the psychological torture and mind games — you can’t shake the insidious thought that maybe, just maybe, you’ll be the one to get through to them. Even after seeing their stunning lack…

Photo by Mario Azzi on Unsplash After getting out of an abusive relationship, it’s quite common to feel lost, confused, and stuck obsessing over trying to understand the toxic person who mistreated you. Their messed-up way of thinking gets stuck in…

Photo by Mehdi MeSSrro on Unsplash When someone is a narcissist and treats you badly, it can be really confusing why they act that way. Their behavior of putting others down, acting jealous, and not caring about your feelings seems to…

Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash You did it — you finally found the courage to leave that bad situation that was hurting you deeply. Despite everything, you managed to escape that unhealthy environment where you were constantly being controlled and mistreated. You…

Photo by Julius Yls on Unsplash Being in a relationship with a narcissist is very hard and damaging. The narcissist’s constant mind games, manipulations, and lack of empathy or remorse make you feel trapped and emotionally drained. Over time their harmful…

Photo by Tachina Lee on Unsplash Today, I want to discuss a sneakier aspect of the healing journey, one that’s often overlooked but can trap you in the illusion that you’re making progress: the endless cycle of validating your struggles or…

Photo by Tachina Lee on Unsplash Today, I want to discuss a sneakier aspect of the healing journey, one that’s often overlooked but can trap you in the illusion that you’re making progress: the endless cycle of validating your struggles or…

Photo by Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash One of the greatest struggles for anyone who’s been in an abusive relationship is the deep, soul-level challenge of letting anyone get truly close to you again, emotionally or physically. You’ve read all the self-help…

Photo by Zach Burdick on Unsplash Today, I’d like to answer this question that many people have after leaving a toxic relationship with a narcissist — do they actually watch you or keep tabs on you after discarding you? And if so, why…