Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

01/01/2026

Check out this video. Three things they do.

Here are 3 things narcissists do to make YOU look like the bad guy in order to take the focus off of THEIR behavior.👉 To get help from Dr. Hawkins' team, sc...

12/28/2025

Domestic violence can include many different behaviors that abusers use to control their partners, and some might be harder to recognize than others. 🚩

Remember: if you're concerned about your relationship, you're not alone, and help is available. Learn more: https://buff.ly/jIfeD3q

[Image description: Inside a white box, text with six red flag graphics reads: "Red Flags of Abuse. Does your partner ever... Pressure you to move faster in the relationship than you're comfortable with? Insist that you stop spending time with friends and family or that you quit hobbies, school, or your job? Want to know where you are all of the time, or excessively call, email, or text you? Criticize you or put you down, or tell you that nobody else would ever want you? Blame you (or other people) for their behavior, refusing to take responsibility? Control your shared finances or run up credit card debt in your name? It’s not your fault. Help is available." NNEDV logo at bottom. The NNEDV logo consists of 66 small house shapes arranged in a large house shape, and text reading: "NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence."]

12/27/2025

"Narcissistic personality disorder is the only mental condition where the patient is left alone but everyone else needs treatment."

12/22/2025

This was my experience. Sometimes we have to stay. I did both and they were equally as painful.
Do what is safest and best for YOU and your children 💜

11/14/2025

Every day, professionals in family courts mislabel systematic abuse as high conflict.

The result?

Survivors are dismissed, children are left vulnerable, and abusers continue to exploit the system unchecked.

Coercive controllers are experts at appearing calm, composed, and even reasonable, while the protective parent, psychologically drained from years of abuse, is painted as unstable.

This isn’t a coincidence - it’s strategic manipulation.

So, how do we stop this?

➡️Recognize trauma responses in protective parents.
➡️Document patterns, not just isolated incidents.
➡️Shift away from outdated co-parenting models - because shared custody in abusive situations can be harmful.

You have the power to make a difference.

Early identification of coercive control is a matter of protecting lives. If you’re ready to lead the charge in reforming family court practices, it’s time to dive deeper.

Want to sharpen your skills?

Explore our Coercive Control Certification and become a true advocate and ally for survivors and their children.

The link is in my bio.

10/28/2025

When we are being abused, we often don't realize what is happening. I had a friend that helped me see that I was being abused. I am so grateful to her. https://carolineabbott.com/2012/06/how-do-you-know-when-you-are-being-abused-2/

10/27/2025

HOW DID I MARRY A NARCISSISTIC HUSBAND? The story is similar for most women who marry a narcissist:Boy meets girl; boy sweeps girl off her feet; boy marries girl; boy changes soon after. A narcissist can be very intense at the beginning of a relationship & bombard you with love & attention, placing you on a pedestal. It's easy to fall in love with a narcissist. Their charm and charisma can be intoxicating, but beneath the surface, a more sinister dynamic is at play.

As the relationship progresses, the narcissist's true personality emerges. The wife is subjected to criticism, insults, and abuse, as the narcissist's need for control and admiration takes center stage. The wife may feel like she's walking on eggshells, constantly trying to avoid triggering an outburst or provoking his wrath.

The emotional toll of living with a narcissist can be devastating. The constant belittling, manipulation, and emotional abuse can erode a person's sense of self-worth, leaving them feeling submissive, anxious, and depressed. It's a complex and often toxic dynamic, where the narcissist's needs are prioritized, and the wife's needs are ignored or dismissed.

Breaking free from this cycle of abuse requires immense courage and support. It's essential for women in these situations to recognize the signs of narcissistic abuse and seek help. This may involve therapy, support groups, or reaching out to trusted friends and family members. By acknowledging the abuse and seeking support, women can begin to rebuild their sense of self-worth and take steps towards a more fulfilling and empowering life. Healing is possible, and there is hope for a brighter future.

10/22/2025

Yes!!

The concept of “parental alienation” has been used as a weapon against protective mothers. It was created by a man who wanted to keep children with fathers regardless of abuse, and it continues to silence both the child’s voice and the mother’s voice.

The risk greatly outweighs the reward. When we dismiss abuse and force a child into the care of someone who is violent, the risk is ongoing trauma, physical harm, and in the worst cases, homicide.

Post-separation abuse is still abuse. Many fathers continue to use the children as tools for control and manipulation long after the relationship ends.

We can’t keep calling that “co-parenting.”

10/19/2025

Whether you're walking through divorce and feeling unseen, misunderstood, and stuck in your grief ...

Whether you're grieving the loss of a future you envisioned ...

Whether you're tempted to romanticize the past and struggle to reconcile good memories with painful realities ...

We understand sometimes you just need permission to grieve what’s been lost while embracing God’s hope for what’s ahead.

Friend, the truth is: The cure for grief isn’t time — it’s acceptance. Acceptance helps you process what has been lost, let go of what will never be, and discover new meaning and purpose moving forward.

If you're wondering, "How do I accept a life I never asked for and still find hope?" this episode is for you.

Join me, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and licensed professional counselor Jim Cress for the latest conversation on the Therapy & Theology podcast.

You can listen to this episode here: https://proverbs31.io/3WIgKyx

10/18/2025

“Mistakes were made (but not by me...actually it’s your fault tbh).”