by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
How can you tell if you’re in a relationship with a *toxic* person (and need to run away immediately)… Or a *dysfunctional* person? I believe many times we end up tolerating toxic relationships because we aren’t sure where the line is. We think things like: We...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
“Walking on eggshells” is a term we often associate with physically abusive relationships. It’s the idea that you end up feeling like you have to “walk on eggshells” so you don’t *upset* the abuser – in this way, you’re trying to keep yourself safe. Walking on...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
When you’re being devalued by a neglectful narcissist, they put you down in subtle ways. Contemptuous comments. Avoiding compliments. Withholding affection. They act like you don’t exist. If you cry, they don’t console you or show emotion. If you talk to them,...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 24, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, toxic relationships, trauma
Walking away from or setting boundaries with toxic people is difficult enough on its own. But add in flying monkeys? And it can feel near impossible. You see, narcissists can only survive if people believe their lies and manipulations. That’s why they’re often very...
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....