Codependency: The Impact Of Our Beginnings
Think about the following situations and the resulting behaviour...
Combining Two Effective Therapies To Help Codependents
Codependency is a complex issue and many therapists doubt its existence. They might agree somewhat with the classic definition of codependency where an enabling partner helps an addict maintain...
Connecting With Your Inner Child… What It Means And How To Do It
Just recently, I have been doing a lot of inner child work with very interesting results. Touching the part of our emotional memory that has been locked away for years, can be a powerful, enlightening experience...
Emotional Incest: How A Narcissist Parent Uses A “Golden Child”
There are many articles around on the internet about all types of narcissism and the dangers of being in a relationship with someone who has these tendencies...
After Narcissist Abuse: Avoiding The Gaslighting That Will Certainly Come
The time has finally come. Your friendly neighbourhood narcissist has decided to ship out and move on to his next victim. The disappointment, guilt and feelings of being abused hurt...
After Narcissist Brainwashing, Breaking The Fantasy Is Essential
I am an avid watcher of the many well-produced documentaries on Netflix. They cover a wide range of topics from unsolved crimes through the working of the drugs trade...
Narcissist Discard: A Blessing In Disguise
Being involved with a narcissist is like having a tornado blow its way through your life. Once it has died down, you are left with a mess...
Narcissism: How Devaluing Destroys Their Codependent Victims
If you had the chance to study the way a narcissist behaves in a relationship, you might recognise a distinct pattern. A three stage whirlwind of a relationship that will leave a victim emotionally...
Codependency: Why No Contact After Narcissist Abuse Is Essential But It’s Not As Simple As It Sounds
It is common advice when recovering from narcissist abuse to go "no-contact" or more simply put, cut the person completely out of your life and block any possibility they have to get back in touch...
Look To Neglectful Parenting For Codependency Issues
We can all imagine the effects on children if they are abused or have to deal with addicted parents. It guarantees that the subsequent adult will experience a tough time...