The Faces of Narcissism | Author Joanna Moore-Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

We learn to take responsibility for the narcissist’s behavior even though it doesn’t feel right

November 22, 2014December 13, 2014 by joannamoore

Now, I look back and can’t believe I pathetically let him dictate how I should be, I can’t believe I took responsibility for his behavior, I can’t believe I didn’t put my foot down at the first signs of controlling behavior. But it happened. That’s the way abuse works. The abuser’s swinging behavior from … Read more

The narcissist makes you think their cruelty is your fault.

November 22, 2014December 13, 2014 by joannamoore

Unfortunately, his extreme need for praise and validation was never something I could fulfill no matter how hard I tried. he was so great most of the time, that I took full responsibility for the times he wasn’t great. If he was acting strange, it must be my fault since he was such a great … Read more

Don’t waste any more time thinking about the narcissist!

November 20, 2014December 13, 2014 by joannamoore

Don’t spend another minute thinking of your ex-narcissist today. They’ve already wasted too much of your time. There are so many more pleasant things to think about!

The narcissist f&%# and dump

November 20, 2014December 13, 2014 by joannamoore

Let me explain in advance…I’m not a cusser and I’m not a crude person, but what a narcissist does to people is crude, so I’m going to describe what I call the “Fuck and Dump.” Also, I am a straight woman who dates men, so I have no idea what it’s like to date a … Read more

Bill Cosby’s accusers and the dual-nature of predators

November 19, 2014December 13, 2014 by joannamoore

So Bill Cosby, (whose opinions I have always admired,) has been accused of multiple cases of rape. Despite his nice guy reputation, I completely believe this is true. I know a little…no make that a LOT…about how people can play two roles in life. On news sites, people are calling his accusers whores, liars, skanks, … Read more

Society isn’t ready to listen and learn about abuse

November 19, 2014December 13, 2014 by joannamoore

I don’t regret speaking out about abuse. I am only sad that society isn’t ready to listen. As long as no one hears our reality abuse will continue.

Ten narcissist traits that we don’t always expect

November 18, 2014January 13, 2017 by joannamoore

Sometimes we envision a narcissist as a hot girl/handsome guy staring at herself/himself in the mirror. It’s easy to assume they are rich, attractive, glamorous and obvious. But…they aren’t. One of the reasons narcissists are so successful at conning people is they are extremely average and don’t seem offensive at all…at first. Here are ten things … Read more

Suggestions for people who are “new” to learning about narcissism part 1

November 17, 2014March 23, 2015 by joannamoore

Dealing With Narcissists 101: The basics I have been there done that with narcissists. Far more than I would like! I’ve made the mistakes, I’ve given too many chances, I’ve foolishly tried to “fix” disordered people….I’ve done it all. It takes time to learn that there really isn’t much hope in dealing with a narcissist. … Read more

The narcissist sees your value and wants it for himself

November 15, 2014December 13, 2014 by joannamoore

Remember, the narcissist sees something of great value you in you or they wouldn’t be trying to hard to get it for themselves and smash it out of you. Quote from my book:

What narcissists say vs what they really mean

November 15, 2014January 13, 2017 by joannamoore

This should be you…running away from the narcissist towards your emergency exit! Narcissists are masters of saying wonderful, beautiful things-exactly what they know you want to hear. They are so mesmerizing, that sometimes it takes a while to realize that their actions don’t actually match their words. You can count on a narcissist to lie. … Read more