Signs of love bombing often marks the first stage of the cycle of narcissistic abuse. People with narcissistic tendencies frequently lavish excessive affection, attention, and gifts on their romantic partners. What may seem like a whirlwind romance and profound devotion, conceals a more calculated intention—manipulation and control. Manipulative people use love bombing to quickly build emotional dependence, only to withdraw…
Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse is a destructive pattern of manipulation pattern that can encompass psycho-emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical violence, and sexual abuse. It is synonymous with coercive control, the context in which domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs.
The narcissistic abuse cycle often begins with an intense period of love bombing followed by a shift to devaluation. As the relationship deteriorates, the recipient of the abuse often desperately seeks to restore the initial connection, only to be met with increasing coldness and criticism. Indifference then seeps in, marking the final stage before the relationship ends with an inevitable…
In the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, paranoia can settle in like a shadow, darkening every corner of a survivor’s life. What once seemed like intuition now feels like an unrelenting sense of dread, a constant fear that betrayal and manipulation are lurking around every corner. This state of hypervigilance, born from the manipulative tactics of abuse perpetrators, can leave even…
Massachusetts House unanimously passes Bill H 4744 to ban coercive control and revenge porn awaiting Gov. Healey’s signature for enactment.
Narcissistic abuse is a serious issue that can impact people of all ages, including students. It’s especially concerning because learning to navigate new social dynamics and form healthy relationships is an important part of the student experience. Unfortunately, many students encounter relationships that become manipulative and toxic.Here’s where education can play a vital role. By teaching students to recognize the…
The importance of teaching students to recognize patterns of narcissistic abuse in family- and peer relationships.
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