A narcissist refers to an individual who exhibits narcissistic traits or has been diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. While many people may display some narcissistic traits, individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder exhibit these traits to an extent that significantly interferes with their relationships and functioning.
There was a time when success was earned—not taken. A time when your word meant something, and integrity was the currency of character. But in today’s world, those values are often drowned out by a louder, shinier culture of entitlement, where some will stoop to unthinkable depths just to maintain a lifestyle they haven’t earned.… Read More 🎭 Not the Person You Think They Are: When Manipulation Masquerades as Charm
“I Don’t Remember That” — When Gaslighting Disguises Itself as Forgetfulness Over seven years ago, I found myself at breaking point.In France.In tears.In pain.I went to someone I thought I could trust — someone who promised me, “You can come to me for help.” She told me she would speak to him. That I wasn’t alone.… Read More 🧠 Not the Person You Think They Are -“I Don’t Remember That”
When the Public Mask Hides Private Harm Emotional abuse doesn’t always leave bruises — but it often leaves confusion, self-doubt, and isolation. One of the most bewildering aspects is when the person harming you is beloved by others. This Jekyll-and-Hyde dynamic creates a hidden prison, where the victim feels invisible, discredited, and deeply alone. Below are… Read More 🔍 Red Flags That Reveal Hidden Emotional Abuse
An IMSI Catcher (International Mobile Subscriber Identity Catcher), also known as a Stingray or cell-site simulator, is a surveillance device that mimics a legitimate cell tower. When a mobile device connects to it, the attacker can: Though IMSI Catchers are primarily used by law enforcement, criminals and abusers can purchase or build simplified versions to invade privacy and exert control. 🚨 Three Main… Read More 🔍 What Is an IMSI Catcher?
When someone presents themselves as an honest, principled, and grounded individual—while living a double life—the discrepancy between their words and actions can be traumatizing. It creates a psychological experience known as cognitive dissonance: your brain tries to reconcile who you thought he was with who he really is. That dissonance can shake your sense of reality. This is often what survivors… Read More 💔 “Everything About Him Was Fake”: The Illusion of Integrity
There comes a moment in every survivor’s journey — whether it’s through divorce, inheritance battles, or financial abuse — when the mask slips. When the people you once trusted show you, without doubt or disguise, exactly who they are. Not who they pretend to be in public.Not who they claim to be in family group… Read More When They Show You Who They Are — Take the Whole Family to Court If You Must
The psychological aftermath of losing control — and where the rage lands next When the survivor walks away and ends the cycle of abuse, people often think that’s the end of the story.But for the abuser, it’s just the beginning of a very different kind of chaos — one they can no longer outsource. Why?Because their source… Read More 💥 Who Gets the Fallout When the Abuser Loses Their Target?
When we meet someone new, especially someone we’re interested in, our natural instinct is to trust, to hope, and to believe the best. The early stages of a relationship are full of excitement, bonding, and emotional openness. But sadly, this is often when abusers are at their most charming—and when financial and emotional abuse can… Read More Beware the Hidden Traps: Warning Signs of Financial & Emotional Abuse in New Relationships
An infantile defence against narcissism refers to a primitive psychological mechanism often developed in early childhood to protect the self from deep emotional pain, shame, or feelings of inadequacy—particularly in the context of unmet emotional needs or early relational trauma. When someone grows up in an environment where they are not seen, heard, or valued for who they truly… Read More Understanding the Core: What Is Narcissism?
This is one of the most disorienting and deeply damaging tactics used in emotional abuse. When an abuser draws other family members into their manipulation, it not only amplifies the gaslighting, but also begins to erode the very relationships and support systems you once trusted. This tactic is called triangulation, and it is often wielded by individuals with high levels of… Read More 🕸️ “Even Your Own Family Thinks You’re Overreacting…”
