How Narcissistic Women Can Destroy Men
Narcissists of any kind can be incredibly damaging. But when the narcissist is someone you don’t expect it to be… They can cause even more harm, in less time, and still gain sympathy from others. And this is EXACTLY the case when dealing with narcissistic women. We...
The Subtle (But Harmful) Effects of Psychological Abuse
Sometimes in relationships, we get in the habit of minimizing rude or insensitive comments. We think: “Oh I’m sure he didn’t really mean that.”“She’s just having a bad day.”“Everyone says things they regret when they’re mad.” But do you know what those so-called...
Does Your Body Remember Trauma?
“Your body remembers trauma even when your conscience mind does not.” Our *mind* can only hold a certain amount of information in our conscious awareness. There’s simply way too much going on for the brain to remember EVERYTHING that’s happening. But your...
The Long-Term Effects of Narcissistic Abuse
If you’ve been with someone who is highly narcissistic, it’s likely you’ll leave that relationship with some side effects. Here’s what I mean: Once you’ve experienced significant gaslighting, manipulation, and psychological abuse, you see things differently....
Have You Ever Felt Shame For Being An Introvert?
Think of the word shame. What comes to mind? Feelings of regret or embarrassment, of not being good enough, of failing, of not meeting expectations, or a sense of disconnectedness? Everyone thinks of shame in different ways, but there’s one common thread –...
Chelsey Brooke Cole is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, speaker, and coach specializing in narcissistic abuse and relational trauma. Praised as "Enlightening and Empowering" Chelsey's new 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.
