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How to Stop the Cycle of Rumination and Overthinking
If you’ve survived domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, your mind has likely become a battlefield. Even after leaving, you may find...
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Sep 7


Thriving After Breaking Free: Finding Happiness Beyond Domestic Violence
Leaving a domestic violence relationship is one of the most courageous steps a person can take. It’s not just walking away from abuse, it...
lovesdreflection
Sep 6


From Anxiety to Peace: Coping Strategies After Abuse
Surviving domestic violence or narcissistic abuse doesn’t mean the struggle ends when you leave. For many survivors, the real battle...
lovesdreflection
Sep 5


What Strengths Helped Me Survive That I Can Now Use to Thrive?
When you’ve lived through domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, survival often feels like your only achievement. But here’s the truth:...
lovesdreflection
Sep 4


Breaking Trauma Bonds: Understanding Why You Still Miss Your Abuser
One of the most confusing parts of leaving an abusive or narcissistic relationship is this: You escaped, you know they hurt you, you’ve...
lovesdreflection
Sep 3


A Letter to My Past Self: What I Wish I Could Have Said During the Abuse
Sometimes I imagine sitting down with the version of me who was still stuck in that relationship—the one who was hurting, doubting, and...
lovesdreflection
Sep 2


From Grief to Power: Rising After Narcissistic Abuse
Grief after leaving a narcissistic, abusive relationship is real. It’s heavy, it’s raw, and it can feel endless. But here is the truth:...
lovesdreflection
Sep 1


The Difference Between Healthy Love and Trauma Bonding
If you have survived domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, you know how messy love can feel. One of the hardest parts of healing is...
lovesdreflection
Aug 31
Grieving After a Narcissistic Domestic Violence Relationship
When you leave a relationship with a narcissist, the outside world often expects you to feel instant relief. You’re free, you’ve escaped,...
lovesdreflection
Aug 30


Staying Calm and Confident When Dealing With a Narcissist
If you have ever dealt with a narcissist, you know it can feel like standing in the middle of a storm. They thrive on control, push...
lovesdreflection
Aug 27


How to Shut Down a Narcissist
Dealing with a narcissist can feel like walking into a never-ending boxing match—you’re drained, they’re energized, and no matter how...
lovesdreflection
Aug 22


Can You Manipulate a Narcissist?
The short answer is yes, you can, but it comes at a cost. Manipulating a narcissist is possible because narcissists are, at their core,...
lovesdreflection
Aug 21


Communal Narcissists – The Selfless Helpers Who Are Not helpers
Introduction At first glance, communal narcissists look like saints. They volunteer, donate, and make a show of “helping others.” But...
lovesdreflection
Aug 21


Covert Narcissists – The Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Introduction When most people think of narcissists, they picture loud, arrogant individuals basking in the spotlight. But there’s a...
lovesdreflection
Aug 20


Narcissist Identification Checklist: Overt vs. Malignant
BUY TODAY Step 1: Observe the Core Behavior Both Types Constantly talk about themselves. Need ongoing praise and validation. React poorly...
lovesdreflection
Aug 18


Master Comparison Chart
The Four Faces of Narcissism Trait Malignant Narcissist Overt Narcissist Covert Narcissist Communal Narcissist Presentation Style...
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Aug 17


Malignant vs. Overt Narcissists – Spotting the Difference Before It’s Too Late
Introduction Not all narcissists are cut from the same cloth. While they share the core traits of entitlement, grandiosity, and lack of...
lovesdreflection
Aug 16


Overt Narcissists – The Spotlight Seekers
Introduction Not all narcissists hide in the shadows. Overt narcissists wear their arrogance like a badge of honor. They crave...
lovesdreflection
Aug 15


Malignant Narcissists – The Predators in Plain Sight
Introduction While narcissism is often tossed around as a casual insult, there’s a particularly toxic form that goes far beyond arrogance...
lovesdreflection
Aug 14
When Paper Isn’t Enough: How Protective Orders Can Fail Domestic Violence Victims
In theory, protective orders are meant to be a shield, a legal boundary between a victim and their abuser. But in reality? That piece of...
lovesdreflection
Aug 12
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