Blogs and Podcasts
Blogs and Podcasts
Podcasts
Brighter Outlook Counselling’s Podcast Series On Narcissistic Abuse
The Female Narcissist Abuse Strategies
Female narcissist abuse strategies are often covert and emotionally destructive. From gaslighting and projection to financial control and passive-aggressive smear campaigns, these tactics are hard to detect. Society’s bias often protects female abusers, making it difficult for victims—especially men or those in same-sex relationships—to seek help. Understanding these behaviours is the first step toward healing and reclaiming your power.
4 Ways Covert Narcissists steal your happiness
Female narcissist abuse strategies are often covert and emotionally destructive. From gaslighting and projection to financial control and passive-aggressive smear campaigns, these tactics are hard to detect. Society’s bias often protects female abusers, making it difficult for victims—especially men or those in same-sex relationships—to seek help. Understanding these behaviours is the first step toward healing and reclaiming your power.
15 Signs of Narcissistic Victim Syndrome
Narcissistic Victim Syndrome (NVS) describes the deep emotional trauma caused by narcissistic abuse. Survivors often experience symptoms like anxiety, shame, isolation, people-pleasing, and loss of identity. These responses aren’t weakness—they’re survival mechanisms. By recognising these signs and understanding the root cause, victims can begin to reclaim their self-worth, rebuild trust in themselves, and move toward healing.
Scapegoat Child vs Golden Child: How These Toxic Family Roles Impact Adulthood
In toxic family systems, children are often assigned roles like scapegoat and golden child—dynamics that deeply affect their adult lives. While the golden child is praised to reflect the parent’s ideal image, the scapegoat is blamed and shamed. These roles fuel sibling rivalry and emotional trauma. But healing is possible. By recognising these patterns and seeking support, scapegoated individuals can break the cycle and rediscover their self-worth.
10 signs of emotional abuse in Relationships
Narcissistic emotional abuse is subtle but deeply damaging. From constant criticism to isolation, gaslighting, and blame shifting, victims often feel confused, anxious, and powerless. This article outlines 10 clear signs of emotional abuse from a narcissist and how these tactics erode self-worth over time. Recognising the patterns is the first step toward breaking free and reclaiming your
10 Classic Gaslighting Lines Used by Narcissists
Gaslighting is a common manipulation tactic used by narcissists to distort your reality and control your emotions. This blog uncovers ten classic narcissist gaslighting tactics, such as "You're over-sensitive" and "You're imagining things," designed to make you doubt your perceptions. By recognizing these tactics, you can protect yourself, set boundaries, and break free from their control. Understanding these phrases is the first step in healing from narcissistic abuse and rebuilding your self-confidence.
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