by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 31, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
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...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 24, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
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...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 16, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
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...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 16, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
You know that feeling when you have something to say…but you’re not sure how to say it? It’s like you know boundaries need to be set…but you’re not sure how to set them. You have so much you need to express…but you can’t form it into words....
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 16, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships
Sometimes our own feelings confuse us. We wonder… How could I be attracted to someone who treated me so poorly? Why would I even consider giving them a second chance? Is there something wrong with me? First, please hear me when I say this: you’re NOT crazy! And you’re...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | May 12, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
Relationship endings are difficult enough on their own. But ending a relationship with a narcissist? Is on a whole new level of “difficult”. This is because, during the “discard” phase, the narcissist is concerned with: Saving faceGaining supportPreserving their...
