Author Joanna Moore–Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
I often observe and analyze narcissist’s behavior so we can recognize and understand what they are doing to us and how they are getting away with it. I want to start adding some “real life” tips on specific situations with narcissists…. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to get a protective order or restraining order for emotional … Read more
My ex narcopath has a terrible reputation…but he also has quite a few people who have known him for years and think he’s great–people who swear up and down that I must be lying about the abuse. This boggles my mind! The guy gets in trouble all the time for raging, bullying, violence, and more. … Read more
During my brief marriage to the narcopath, he only assaulted me once. It didn’t even leave any obvious marks. In fact, it was a pretty minor assault; he picked me up by my arms and tossed me a few feet across a room. But, I had him arrested anyway. Why? Because I knew if he’d do … Read more
When I was married to my first narcissist ex–“Narc-light,” I remember looking around the house where we lived together, and thinking “every single thing in this house except for my clothes, toiletries and some books is all his. Wouldn’t it be nice to feel like an adult and be in control of my own life?” … Read more
I am completely estranged–by choice–from my dysfunctional, enmeshed, narcissist-laden family. It’s really hard not having a family or a normal support system. It’s also a bit lonely on holidays. I’m a single mom, so I struggle without a bit of help, and I almost never have a day to myself. In the past, I cut … Read more
I know that those of us who are dealing with a narcissist can have all kinds of different narcissistic people in our lives. Many people who visit this page have a narcissist ex, friend, parent, sibling, boss…you name it. Unfortunately in society, the children of narcissistic parents suffer in a unique way, because they are … Read more
Last night I posted about a wannabe predator who was using some of the most common scams on myself and some other women. He was trying to pseudo bond with us and was trying a bunch of us at once in hopes that someone would fall for it. Said predator was mirroring several of us … Read more
Very recently, I met a new person on Facebook who wanted to talk to me regarding our common experiences with narcissists. Within a few days, I suspected he was a narcissist. Tonight, I realized he was a full-out sociopath and was pulling pretty much the same classic sociopath tricks that my ex narcopath used! Fortunately, I … Read more