Toxic Breakups: The Harm of Friends and Family Staying “Neutral”
Toxic relationships are messy. And they often get even messier when they end. Partly because of the narcissist’s use of a smear campaign. And partly because of the reactions you get from friends and family about the relationship ending. A lot of times –...
Why Do Narcissistic Relationships Leave You Feeling So Isolated?
Emotional pain is felt – not seen. So anytime you experience mental or emotional hurt, it’s really common to feel completely alone and misunderstood. People tell you to: Let it go Move on Get over it Or make statements like: You shouldn’t let this ruin your...
Do Narcissists Treat Everyone Poorly?
I get asked this question A LOT. People often wonder… Are narcissists always cruel? How can they be both nice and mean? They don’t treat everyone poorly… maybe I’m the problem? Let’s break this down. Most narcissists are very charming, act like social...
Love Has Boundaries
Love has boundaries – unhealthy attachments do not. Here’s what I mean: When you love someone, you still have a separate sense of “self”. You know and feel where YOUR thoughts and emotions end and where your partner’s begins. You feel safe within the...
Toxic Relationships Damage More Than Your Heart
Toxic relationships are shrouded in a thick cloud of confusion, anxiety, and feelings of “not enough”. The narcissist’s consistent and insidious acts of belittling, criticizing, contempt, and mockery slowly erode your self-worth like a poisonous gas. And your...
Chelsey Brooke Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and speaker specializing in narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. Praised as "Enlightening and Empowering" Chelsey's bestselling book, If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth is available wherever books are sold.