My narcissistic ex did me the biggest favor of my life. He made me completely immune to manipulation. I should probably send him a thank-you card. Actually, scratch that. He doesn’t deserve the acknowledgment. But here’s what’s wild: while he was busy trying to break me down, he accidentally built me up. Every lie he … Read more
I became undateable to toxic and narcissistic men the moment I created my non-negotiable dating rules. And honestly? Best decision I ever made. Six months. That’s all it took for my narcissistic ex to nearly destroy everything I’d built for myself. But here’s the thing: I saw it coming faster than most survivors do, and … Read more
Everyone told me I needed to “get back out there” after my narcissistic ex stole my credit score and my self-worth in six months flat. I did the opposite, and that rebellious choice led me straight to my husband. But let me back up. Picture this: You’re 29, still figuring out life, and your toxic … Read more
I thought I had found the one. Instead, I found my worst nightmare. He didn’t show up like a monster. I wished! He showed up like a dream. Attentive, charming, and full of promises that made me believe I would be safe. For a while, I thought I had hit the jackpot. But slowly, and … Read more
I told myself I could handle it. That maybe I was overreacting. That love meant compromise. I was so wrong. When you’re with a narcissist, you don’t wake up one day and suddenly see the truth. It happens slowly. One gaslight at a time, one silent treatment at a time, one emotional high followed by … Read more
I thought I hit the jackpot. Charming. Confident. Magnetic. They knew exactly what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. I was hooked, hard. Looking back, I should’ve seen the red flags waving right in my face. But love has a way of making you blind. And before I knew it, … Read more
I remember the exact moment I knew I was done. Like so f**cking done. Not just tired. Not just frustrated. But done. It wasn’t after another lie. Or another silent treatment. Or another moment of feeling like I was screaming into a void, begging to be heard. It was quiet. Almost anticlimactic. I just looked … Read more
If you’ve ever been with a narcissist, you know how it goes. One minute, you’re their soulmate. The next, you’re the villain in their twisted little story. I’ve been there…. walking on eggshells, second-guessing myself, making excuses for behavior that had no excuse. The truth is, you weren’t crazy. You were manipulated. Narcissists are masters … Read more
I used to think breaking up with someone meant talking it out, being mature, explaining my reasons, maybe even staying friends. That’s what normal people do. But breaking up with a narcissist? That’s a whole different game. It’s not a breakup but an escape. And if you don’t do it right, you’ll get sucked back … Read more
It’s safe to say that we’ve all been there, stuck in a relationship that feels like it’s dragging us down, but we keep telling ourselves that everything’s fine. It’s like convincing yourself that kale smoothies actually taste good when we all know they taste like dirt. The truth is, sometimes we trick ourselves into staying … Read more
