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Love-Bombing vs. Real Love: How to Tell the Difference Before It’s Too Late
Let’s get honest: too many people are mistaking intensity for intimacy. Someone sweeps them off their feet, floods them with affection, compliments, and promises, and before they know it, they’re hooked. But here’s the truth no one likes to say out loud: what feels like a fairytale can actually be a trap. That trap has a name: love-bombing. And unless you know how to spot it early, it can pull you straight into a relationship built on control, not connection. What Love-Bombin
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4 days ago
Narcissism 101: Clinical vs. Pop-Culture
Not Everyone Selfish is a Narcissist, But Some People Weaponize Empathy Like It’s Their Job. Let’s be honest, the word narcissist gets thrown around so casually these days, it’s starting to lose meaning. You can’t scroll through social media without someone diagnosing their ex, their boss, or their mother-in-law as one. But here’s the problem: when we call everyone a narcissist, we water down what’s actually a serious, diagnosable personality disorder, and we miss the true
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5 days ago


Power & Control Wheel, in Real Life
Let’s stop sugarcoating it, abuse isn’t random. It’s not a “bad temper” or a “marriage going through a rough patch.” It’s a system. A deliberate, methodical pattern designed to keep one person in control and the other walking on eggshells. And if you’ve ever felt like you’re living in a constant guessing game, never knowing what version of your partner you’ll get that day, chances are, you’re already caught in that system. It’s called The Power & Control Wheel, and it’s not
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6 days ago


What “Domestic Violence” Actually Means (Not Just Bruises)
Let’s tell the truth: when most people hear the term domestic violence, they picture black eyes, broken bones, or police lights flashing outside a house in the middle of the night. But the truth is, some of the worst abuse leaves no visible marks. It hides behind smiles at church, polite small talk at work, and perfectly curated family photos online. Domestic violence isn’t just about hitting. It’s about power and control. It’s about one person using fear, manipulation, and d
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7 days ago


How Covert Narcissism Differs From Overt Narcissism (And Why It Hurts More)
BUY TODAY When most people hear the word “narcissist,” they picture someone loud, arrogant, and visibly self-absorbed, the type who...
lovesdreflection
Oct 20


Narcissistic Abuse and Your Identity — Losing Yourself Slowly
Narcissistic abuse doesn’t always arrive in explosions. Sometimes it arrives slowly, wrapped in charm, disguised as deep connection. It...
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Oct 19


Love-Bombing vs. Genuine Love — Learning to Tell the Difference
BUY TODAY At first, it feels like everything you ever wanted: intense attention, passionate words, someone who seems to “get” you instantly. They call you their soulmate, their answered prayer, their forever. It’s overwhelming, but in a way that feels flattering, exciting, intoxicating. That’s exactly why love-bombing is so effective. It’s designed to look like love, but it isn’t love at all. And knowing the difference is one of the most powerful forms of protection you can g
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Oct 18


The Smear Campaign: How Narcissists Turn Others Against You
BUY TODAY One of the most painful parts of narcissistic abuse isn’t just what happens to you privately, it’s what they do to your reputation publicly. Just when you begin to pull away, set boundaries, or finally see through the manipulation, they launch their next tactic: the smear campaign . It starts slowly, quietly, often disguised as “concern.” And before you even realize it’s happening, people you trusted begin to look at you differently, not because of who you are, but
lovesdreflection
Oct 17


The Writing Process: How to Share a Painful Story Without Breaking
TELL YOUR STORY Writing a story born from trauma is not just an act of creativity, it’s an act of survival. When the wounds are still tender, putting them into words can feel like reopening them all over again. Many survivors ask themselves, “How do I tell the truth without falling apart?” When I wrote Loves Dark Reflection , I didn’t just write a book, I walked through emotional fire. But I also discovered something unexpected: telling your story doesn’t have to destroy you,
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Oct 16


Microaggressions in Relationships: The Tiny Cuts That Bleed You Dry
Not all abuse is loud. Some of it comes in whispers, sighs, subtle jabs, and seemingly harmless comments that are easy to dismiss. These...
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Oct 15


Why Narcissistic Abuse Education Matters — Even in 2025
BUY TODAY It’s 2025. Mental health is no longer a taboo topic. Terms like trauma , gaslighting , and boundaries are mainstream. Social...
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Oct 14


Why Covert Narcissists Choose Strong, Empathetic Partners
GET IT TODAY There’s a painful question many survivors ask themselves after escaping a covert narcissist: "Why me? "How did someone...
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Oct 13


The “Nice Guy/Nice Girl” Facade: How Covert Narcissists Hide in Plain Sight
BUY TODAY When most people think of a narcissist, they picture someone loud, flashy, and obviously self-obsessed. But what if the most...
lovesdreflection
Oct 12


Survival Is Not Weakness — It Is Defiance
For too long, society has romanticized endurance as quiet strength, such as the ability to “put up with it,” “tough it out,” or “stay for...
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Oct 11


Silence Protects Abusers — Your Voice Breaks Their Power
Domestic violence doesn’t always begin with bruises. It often begins in silence . The silence of fear, the silence of shame, and the...
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Oct 10
How Narcissistic Abuse Affects Your Confidence and Decision-Making
Confidence doesn’t disappear overnight. It erodes you, one cutting comment, one guilt trip, one manipulative argument at a time. For...
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Oct 8
Emotional Gaslighting: How Subtle Manipulation Warps Your Reality
If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your own memory, doubting your feelings, or apologizing even when you’re not sure what you did...
lovesdreflection
Oct 7
How to Teach Teens About Healthy vs. Toxic Love
We can’t assume teenagers will just figure out what healthy love looks like. Many of us grew up without clear models ourselves — and if...
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Oct 6
Reclaiming Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse
When you’ve spent years with a narcissist, especially a covert one, your sense of self doesn’t just fade; it gets re-engineered. Piece by...
lovesdreflection
Oct 5
Ten Years in the Fog — My Journey of Waking Up to the Abuse
For a long time, I thought I was living in a love story, complicated at times, yes, but rooted in loyalty and understanding. That’s what...
lovesdreflection
Oct 4
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