Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Archives - Page 28 of 106

Reclaiming my life from psychological grooming and manipulation, understanding the tactics used to fracture me and their impact. Taking steps to navigate from decades of barely surviving to something not unlike thriving.

Just Because

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:February 29, 2020
Post category:Addiction Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Trauma

I once did pretty much all of the same shit I now will not tolerate. In recovery, I am unlearning and growing, not pretending as if I have not been…

Emotionally Barbaric

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:February 26, 2020
Post category:Addiction Mindful Parenting Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Trauma

Emotionally stunted people fail to learn to accept, process, or even tolerate a full range of emotion, leaving them emotionally primitive—limited only to recognizing pleasure and displeasure. “Me like” (waves…

Healing is Excruciating

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:February 24, 2020
Post category:Addiction Mindful Parenting Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Trauma

Because Sweet Greg did not flinch, pout, or punish me for declaring myself absolutely physically and emotionally unavailable for the weekend, I feel beyond humbled and blessed. There was no…

The Bare Minimum

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:February 1, 2020
Post category:Addiction Mindful Parenting Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Trauma

Last week as I relished a much-needed break from being used, taken advantage of, I was able to feel a smidge of compassion for the BF(boys' father). Mercy and compassion are…