Author Joanna Moore–Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
You know those days when you wake up to a beautiful day with clear, blue, sunny skies? With the perfect temperature and a slight breeze? I’m having one of those days. It reminds me how nice it is to breathe the fresh air and walk in the sun…and be narcissist free! So I got … Read more
Today is the one year anniversary of the last time I saw my mother, and the last time I will ever see her. Yes, she is still alive. For many people, this would be a horrible day, but for me, it is a victory. I knew from a very young age that my mother was … Read more
The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family In the world of narcissist support groups, there are a lot of terms that we get used to using. Phrases like “flying monkeys,” “overt and covert narcissists,” “scapegoat and golden child,” and more. People who are just learning … Read more
A while back, a minor celebrity–an entertainer with a history of narcissistic behavior–did something public that offended thousands of people. He made a Facebook post complaining about his wait in a hospital emergency room, and he berated all of the employees who didn’t put his needs first. (For the record, he didn’t wait much more … Read more
It is not uncommon for daughters of narcissistic parents to date and marry narcissistic men repeatedly. Unfortunately, people who come from healthy families cannot understand why this would happen to someone. Often times, a woman who has been in an abusive relationship more than once is considered “crazy” or “damaged goods” or people believe she … Read more
Narcissists often target people who have been abused before or people who have a poor support system. They know that people who have a lot of concerned friends and family members are more likely to be protected and supported, as well as helped and advised during an abusive relationship. For example, a lot of people–women … Read more
From my e-Book The Faces of Narcissistic Abuse: First-Hand Experiences with Narcissists My mother started leaving me out of family events, and if I did go to one, relatives made hateful comments to me about how mean I was to her. I was always confused. These people didn’t really know me. They knew her stories. … Read more
As I’ve mentioned before, and other times, the narcissist wants your friends. Narcissists want to make sure that no one believes you about the abuse, they want to make sure that you don’t have a support system, they want to “win” the break-up, and they want to hurt you. Plus, if they can charm over … Read more
I cannot even begin to explain to you how a sociopath brainwashed me, but he’s done it to many. Why would I stay with someone who treated me in a way I knew was horrible? It was like he mesmerized me by saying the perfect words, mirroring my personality and fitting all my needs. I … Read more