Tell a Therapist, LLC

12/01/2025

During “Narc Season” (Oct 30–Jan 2), the gift-giving gets… creative.

A classic move?
🎁 The narcissist buys themselves a gift and wraps it up like it’s for you.
Then suddenly it’s, “Well, we can both use it,” or “I thought you’d want me to have this.”

It’s not generosity—it’s a loophole.
A built-in excuse to overspend, self-indulge, and call it “holiday spirit.” They do this with trips, concerts or experiences.

Healthy love gives to you.
Narcissistic behavior takes from you and calls it a present.

If this hits a nerve… it’s not in your head.
You’re just waking up to the pattern.

11/30/2025

11/30/2025

One of the earliest signs of narcissistic abuse is profound confusion.
That feeling of “I know this is wrong… so why can’t I move?”

You’re watching yourself tolerate things you never thought you would, almost like you’re outside your own body. That’s not weakness — that’s what happens when manipulation, love-bombing, fear, and hope collide.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone… and you’re not crazy. 💛

Link to my book in bio!

Order my book here: Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist’s Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People:

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanessa-reiser/narcissistic-abuse/9780306833175/?lens=hachette-go

In this book, I aim to fuse the concepts of cult abuse and narcissistic abuse.

11/29/2025

Strangulation is the greatest predictor of femicide. Another soul taken by their abuser.

11/27/2025

So good!

11/27/2025

✨ Thankful ✨
This year has been one of the biggest unlocks of my life. I’m so grateful for my freedom, for the doors that opened, and for the ones I finally closed.

Thankful for true friends who show up with honesty and heart.
Thankful for family who anchor me.
Thankful for health and for a business that continues to grow and thrive.

And yes… even thankful for the current political climate for revealing exactly who needed to exit stage left from my life. Clarity is a blessing too.

There is so much to be thankful for this year. My heart is full. 🧡🍂

11/26/2025

This animal will not leave alone.

11/23/2025

11/21/2025

So the fu***ng orange nepo baby welfare queen finally found social workers. Make no mistake. This is an attack on women. Teachers will be next. I want to know where I go to eliminate my student loan? It’s exhausting when you deal with pathological personalities and their shenanigans and it’s just funny because I have more intellect on my pinky finger than his entire bloodline does. I sincerely hope something is done to stop the madness so we can all heal and find our way again.

11/21/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/21/family-law-shift-hailed-as-victory-for-children-facing-domestic-abuse?fbclid=IwY2xjawODEzdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3bXprcUlSTVdLSDVIcVNwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlxYRiw5Oa_FuIP6aN3BMPTqISiovnBXYcG85qRzkurMl9haWrnhtBHlIX2h_aem_Sz0_irx96vO4GfEdod5dDg

11/20/2025

Setting expectations.