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The Narcissistically Disordered Family

In a memoir essay I wrote about my disturbing relationship with my narcissistic father, I explained how his neglect, sadistic taunts, objectification, and abandonment nearly destroyed me. The proverbial silver lining that I was groomed throughout my childhood to absorb…

Manipulative people: 6 things they do (and how to handle them)

There’s no denying that relationships are complicated. Whether you’re talking about friendships, family relationships, or romantic encounters, the relationships in our lives can enrich our experience on Earth, or make it terrible. When you encounter a manipulative person, you may feel trapped. Manipulative people can…

The toxic cycle of emotional blackmail and how to stop it

“I’ll kill myself if you leave me.” “I did everything to make you happy. Why can’t you do this simple thing for me? “If you don’t do this, I’ll tell everyone your secret.” “I thought you loved me.” “If you loved me, you would do this for me.” Related…