Therapy Shorts 91: After A Narcissist… What Next?
So, you have done the hard part. The narcissist is thankfully gone. It matters little whether discard happened or the courage was finally found to get rid of them, the…
A sparrow breaks free from a chain as the sun sets over a mountainous coastline.
Therapy Shorts 90: Not Every Difficult Ex Is a Narcissist. Sometimes You Were Just Addicted to Chaos
This article challenges the habit of labelling every difficult ex as a narcissist and explores whether the deeper issue may be an attachment to chaos. It examines codependency, emotional intensity, nervous system familiarity, and the tendency to mistake instability for connection, chemistry, or meaningful love in adult relationships.
A chain link shatters dramatically with sparks and glass fragments flying outward
The Codependent Fantasy: If I Love Them Properly, They Will Change
This article explores the codependent fantasy that enough love, patience, and understanding will change another person. It examines how hope, self-abandonment, and early relational conditioning keep people attached to harmful relationships, and why recovery begins with seeing reality clearly rather than trying to rescue someone who will not change.
Why Codependent Men Might Turn to Porn But Narcissists Probably Will
Why do some men turn to porn instead of leaving unhappy relationships? This article explains how codependency can drive secrecy, avoidance, and nervous-system coping, while narcissistic traits are more linked to entitlement and control. Learn how to spot the difference and use a reflection exercise to gain clarity.
Therapy Shorts 63: If you have a Self-Centred Person in your life, don’t take this advice
Learn how to navigate a relationship with a narcissist and prioritize your mental health. Discover ways to exit toxic dynamics for good.
Therapy Shorts 24: Breaking the Habit of Over-Justification After Narcissistic Abuse
This week is about Healing from Narcissism. These posts, published twice per week with a short audio, provide bite-sized wisdom to help you grow and discover yourself. Join me as we investigate the small ways we can bring peace, clarity, and connection into our lives.
Therapy Shorts 12: Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse – Understanding the Impact and Validating the Experience
Discover "Therapy Shorts," a collection of quick insights and gentle nudges to help you along your healing journey. This week is about Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse These posts, published twice per week with a short audio, provide bite-sized wisdom to help you grow and discover yourself. Join me as we investigate the small ways we can bring peace, clarity, and connection into our lives.
Codependency: Why Red Flags Give Us All The Information We Need
In my daily work with codependents, I hear a lot about so-called "red-flags". Usually this comes when clients are describing the early stages of a relationship they were or are in...
What Is It Really Like To Live With A Narcissist (Diagnosed): A True Story
This is her account, mostly a summary of journals and notes she made during the relationship. Names are not used and places have been changed as per her request.
Don’t Let Your Abuser Back In Your Life
The lockdown was, in fact, a haven for abusers. Their victims, who would typically have an escape route, had that route completely closed off by anti-virus procedures. It has been called by some, the shadow pandemic.
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