The consequences of growing up with narcissists are similar to what we hear from other forms of CPTSD. For example:…
Category: Inner Child Work
100 Examples to Praise Yourself (Raise Your Self-Esteem!)
Don’t we all need some positive re-parenting? Someone to tell us: “You did well. I am proud of you.“? Thank…
Develop A Daily Routine For Better Self-Esteem
Developing better self-esteem is crucial – both in order to recover from enmeshments with exploitative and abusive people and to…
Reparenting: Know your needs and boundaries (so you’re not toxic to yourself or others)
Sometimes the red flag is us. Sometimes we are not safe for ourselves. Isn’t that a bummer? This self-defeating tendency…
FAQ: “Why do I keep dating narcissists/borderliners/Cluster Bs?”
I am an experiencer and a coach, not a therapist. So I will answer this question as if I was…
FAQ: “Am I the narcissist?”
It’s important not to accept all the blame (through gaslighting by the more narcissistic person, for example), but to question…
Do you trust in your abilities?
The influence of parenting on an individual’s development cannot be underestimated. Positive parenting fosters a sense of security, self-worth, and…
Journal Prompt: What do you miss about your former self?
Journal about this. What did you like about yourself that you lost since you started hanging out with toxic people?…
Journal Prompt: Are you attracted to people who do not deserve ANY of your emotions – maybe just like your parents?
Childhood neglect and abuse can have significant consequences on a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. Sometimes we remain attracted…
Feel happier today – Step 2: Reconnect with your inner child
Here are all the steps we’ve covered (3): Step 1: Focus Step 2: Reconnecting with your inner child Step 3:…