Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Archives - Page 29 of 109

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.

Not So Classy

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:March 20, 2020
Post category:Addiction Mindful Parenting Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Trauma

I felt thrilled and a little proud-ish to have enrolled in a class at the local university. I was satisfied by my initiative, planning, execution, arranging time off work, applying for…

What is Wrong?

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:March 19, 2020
Post category:Mindful Parenting Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

Deny, defend, deflect, dilute. I think it is natural to do these things when we are young and full of not knowing how to act right, particularly when we are…

I Choose Corona Virus Over…

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:March 17, 2020
Post category:Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

Last week, when we were notified of Ecoli in our water, our local schools and restaurants closed for 2 days and residents were under a boil advisory. I was not afraid. On…

I Can Only Imagine

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:March 11, 2020
Post category:Addiction Surviving Narcissistic Abuse Trauma

If the opportunity to exchange goodbyes with my mother had been possible... I would have wept, thanked, apologized, forgiven--even if she remained silent and unreceptive. It could have been beautiful.…