Author Joanna Moore–Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
After the Ray Rice case went public, (in a nutshell, this athlete assaulted his wife in an elevator which caused her to hit her head and pass out,) I was part of an online discussion about the case wherein multiple people insisted Rice was a great guy and not an abuser. I argued that he is … Read more
Some narcissists are really good at making their twisted thoughts sound logical and reasonable. Even if you know in your heart that something is very wrong, they can convince you that they are right and you are wrong. They can so easily twist blame on put everything on you. You might sit there thinking, “this … Read more
I’ve blogged before about how narcissists are not interested in meeting their responsibilities or re-paying their debts. In fact, they feel entitled to take what they want and they don’t see anything wrong with that. Today, I was flipping through TV channels and caught a bit of a show that really showed this quality. I … Read more
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