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When Women Say ‘I’m Scared’ — Why Are We Still Not Listening?
Two women are dead. Two separate cases. Two different cities. Both stories have reignited public anger around violence against women,

Can I Get Help For My Abusive Partner?
If you are asking this question, it is likely coming from a place of genuine love. You see something in

Why You Start Researching Narcissism (And Then Talk Yourself Out of It)
You didn’t go looking for this… it found you Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to start

Why You Don’t Need Closure from a Narcissist
After a relationship ends, it’s natural to want answers. You may find yourself replaying conversations, analysing what happened or hoping

Object Constancy in Narcissism
If you have been in a relationship that felt intense, confusing and emotionally draining, you may have experienced the effects

The 9 Criteria of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Experts use 9 criteria to diagnose somebody with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The term narcissism is used a lot, and

How to Break a Trauma Bond
A trauma bond is a strong emotional attachment that forms in a relationship marked by inconsistency, control or emotional harm.

9 Types of Gaslighting: How to Recognise It and Trust Yourself Again
Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of emotional abuse. It works by quietly dismantling your trust in your

Flying Monkeys: When Other People Get Pulled Into the Narrative
A flying monkey is someone who gets pulled into another person’s narrative and, often without realising it, acts on their

Why Narcissism Forms: Understanding the Roots Behind the Behaviour
Imagine this… Imagine a young boy. Let’s call him Jonny. He’s sitting quietly at the top of the stairs, hearing

When the “dog lover” isn’t a dog lover
It starts with what you believe Imagine being with someone who tells the world they are a dog lover, in

Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: My Story
When I first met him, I thought I’d simply met someone fun and charismatic — good-looking, successful and a little
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