Author Joanna Moore–Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
Even though I know it’s kind of a weird idea, sometimes I wonder if my ex narcopath has supernatural help. When I see how he so easily manipulates people into believing his lies despite all reality and proof, I feel like he has more than normal human abilities. Sometimes I wonder if there really is … Read more
As I admit, I have been abused by more than one narcissist. I now know that this is common because children of narcissists learn poor coping skills and learn to repeat the abusive relationships. But even knowing that…I entered a second abusive marriage. Today, someone asked me why. Why didn’t I see the signs if … Read more
There is a growing problem in society with courts putting parents’ “rights” ahead of kids’ rights and safety. There is also a common societal problem with the public attacking those who speak out and try to protect their children by calling them “crazy.” (It’s usually women being called crazy.) You can see both in the … Read more
When we cut contact with narcissists, especially with our parents, we have usually been putting up with bad behavior for a long time. We have probably been bullied, abused and manipulated for years. We have often chosen to forgive and forget countless times. We have had our boundaries violated on a daily basis. And, we … Read more
So this meme is circulating on Facebook. It brings very divisive reactions. Some people think it’s great, and that all adults should take full responsibility for everything that happens to them. I think that, while the idea is good–that of being accountable for your choices–the meme is completely wrong and ignorant for children of narcissistic … Read more
There were many times that my ex narcopath just demanded that I do something…and I did. Even if I didn’t really want to, and I knew I didn’t want to, I did what he told me to do much of the time. When he insisted we get married and I knew I was unsure, I … Read more
Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Understanding the Power of Every Word You Speak A few weeks ago, I bought this book that I just love! I’ve been slowly reading it in my spare time, and it’s filled with so much great wisdom. It isn’t about narcissists, but it is, as the title says, about … Read more
I was pregnant when I realized my ex was a narcissist and a sociopath, and that scared me for a variety of reasons. One, having a baby meant that I wasn’t going to be able to escape completely, two, I was scared that my child could grow up to be the same type of person, … Read more
Tonight, I have a personal story of why I am currently not speaking up against a narcissist. There is a narcissist in my work situation right now that is making a lot of people miserable, but also charming some others. This person is aggressive, demanding, and entitled with double standards galore. She is a bully! … Read more
I just published my latest eBook. I wrote it months ago just for myself, but debated whether or not I should put it on Amazon. My other three eBooks are about things I’ve learned and truths that you can count on when dealing with narcissists. This is just plain old–my story. I kind of felt … Read more