Author Joanna Moore–Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
I learned about this idea at work today, but couldn’t find anything online…so here’s my amateur attempt at graphic design 😉 I was learning about reporting abuse for vulnerable adults, (and children,) but really this circle of abuse applies to everyone who is “stuck” with an abuser. Usually we hear about cycles of abuse–the cycle … Read more
The psychopath–a cruel, conniving, manipulative, and morally corrupt person–is very real, and more common than most people realize. The even bigger problem is that they don’t fit our stereotypes for big, obvious, evil. Instead, the very worst of them hide behind a beautiful facade which makes them difficult to recognize and makes it easier for … Read more
Perhaps the most dangerous quality of the covert narcissist is their ability to destroy your reputation and credibilty under the guise of concern without ever sounding mean. Their listeners don’t realize they are being cruel because they never outright insult you. They just say they are concerned about you because you are crazy, unstable, or … Read more
Many people hope a psychological evaluation will help them convince the courts of what the victim already knows–that the abuser is a narcissist or sociopath. The truth is, the same predator that fooled you can fool even the most experienced psychologist when they put on the full show. I thought for sure the narcopath was … Read more