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Why is it SO Difficult to Leave a Narcissistic Relationship?

September 15, 2024 alana barlia

Ever wonder why it feels so hard to break out of the relationship that you're in, despite wanting so desperately to leave? This blog post discusses the familiarity principle, a very real psychological principle that makes leaving a narcissistic relationship feel nearly impossible.

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Tags narcissistic abuse, narcissistic partner, narcissistic relationships, breaking free, toxic relationships

Navigating the Narcissistic Storm: The Grey Rock Method

December 23, 2023 alana barlia

In the complex web of human relationships, encountering difficult personalities is inevitable. One challenging personality type that many people find themselves dealing with is the narcissist. The Grey Rock method is a strategy designed to minimize the emotional response and engagement with a narcissistic individual. Read more on this method here.

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Tags narcissistic abuse, narcissistic parenting, narcissistic partner, narcissistic personality disorder, boundaries with a narcissist, boundaries, grey rock method, grey rock, extinction behavior, autonomic nervous system, codependent relationships, codependency, starve a narcissist

5 Ways to Start Healing Your Codependency

October 15, 2023 alana barlia
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Healing your codependency doesn’t have to be scary, and you don’t have to do it alone. Read on to learn 5 steps to begin healing your codependency today.

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Tags codependent relationships, codependent, healing codependency, codependency, tips for codependency, emotional trauma, body trauma, familial trauma, narcissistic partner

The Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse

October 12, 2023 alana barlia
an infographic exploring the cycle of narcissistic abuse in 4 steps.

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to break free from narcissistic relationships? In this post I dive into the cyclical nature of narcissistic abuse & why it makes it so hard to leave.

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Tags narcissistic abuse, narcissistic personality disorder, narcissistic partner, narcissistic relationships, narcissistic parenting

Like Parent Like Partner: Do We Really Seek Partners Who Remind us of Our Parents?

September 5, 2023 alana barlia
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Do we REALLY seek relationships with partners who remind us of our parents? The short answer is - YES. Read more on why.

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Tags attachment, early attachment, parental attachment, attachment theory, narcissistic parenting, narcissistic partner, narcissistic relationships, codependency, codependent relationships

How to Spot a Narcissist - 5 Signs to Look For

September 5, 2023 alana barlia
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Ever wonder if somebody in your life has narcissistic personality traits? Here are 5 signs to help you spot a narcissist in your life.

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Tags narcissistic abuse, narcissistic personality disorder, narcissistic parenting, narcissistic relationships, narcissism, narcissistic partner, codependent relationships, codependent, codependency, people pleasing, perfectionism, alanon
 

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