The Narcissist in Your Life

Narcissism

Anatomy of a Narcissist

Julie L. Hall on March 25, 2023

Peering into the narcissistic personality beyond the DSM.

Peering into the narcissistic personality beyond the DSM.

Narcissism

The Narcissist's Airtight Victim Narrative

Julie L. Hall on March 5, 2023

Why narcissists love to play the victim.

Why narcissists love to play the victim.

Narcissism

Projective Identification in the Narcissistic Family

Julie L. Hall on February 20, 2023

Projective identification is the psychological mechanism of narcissistic family scapegoating.

Projective identification is the psychological mechanism of narcissistic family scapegoating.

Narcissism

Denial-Busting Truths About Your Narcissistic Parents A to Z

Julie L. Hall on January 9, 2023

These A-to-Z truths about narcissistic parents will help you release denial and work on recovery.

These A-to-Z truths about narcissistic parents will help you release denial and work on recovery.

Relationships

How Narcissists Weaponize Praise

Julie L. Hall on December 11, 2022

How could something so good feel so bad?

How could something so good feel so bad?

Narcissism

13 Ways Narcissistic Parents Sabotage Their Children

Julie L. Hall on November 21, 2022

Here's how narcissists undercut their kids, including the golden child.

Here's how narcissists undercut their kids, including the golden child.

Attachment

Insecure Attachment in Children of Narcissists

Julie L. Hall on October 20, 2022

Children raised by narcissists often experience relational trauma and insecure attachment.

Children raised by narcissists often experience relational trauma and insecure attachment.

Narcissism

26 Signs That Your Golden Child Brother May Be a Narcissist

Julie L. Hall on May 15, 2022

3. They blame you for your parents' abusiveness toward you.

3. They blame you for your parents' abusiveness toward you.

Narcissism

Are You Rushing to Forgive Your Narcissistic Parents?

Julie L. Hall on April 4, 2022

In a rush to forgive your narcissistic parents? Here are 9 excuses we make for them that we shouldn't.

In a rush to forgive your narcissistic parents? Here are 9 excuses we make for them that we shouldn't.

Narcissism

Narcissistic Abuse Vulnerability in LGBTQ Relationships

Julie L. Hall on March 6, 2022

Queer-identified people face unique vulnerabilities to narcissistic abuse.

Queer-identified people face unique vulnerabilities to narcissistic abuse.

Narcissism

7 Reasons Narcissists Rarely Grow Emotionally

Julie L. Hall on March 4, 2022

Why are narcissists so maddeningly resistant to change?

Why are narcissists so maddeningly resistant to change?

Narcissism

8 Types of Children Scapegoated in Narcissistic Families

Julie L. Hall on February 6, 2022

The most common variations of the child scapegoat role, and how they can cope and eventually break free.

The most common variations of the child scapegoat role, and how they can cope and eventually break free.

Narcissism

Should Narcissistic Grandparents Be Kept Away From Kids?

Julie L. Hall on November 4, 2021

Here's how narcissistic grandparents really affect their grandchildren.

Here's how narcissistic grandparents really affect their grandchildren.

Narcissism

Narcissism Is a Societal Cancer We Can't Afford to Ignore

Julie L. Hall on October 13, 2021

Blaming narcissism on narcissistic people won't solve the problem. Narcissism is people in survival mode, and we need to stop its cascading trauma.

Blaming narcissism on narcissistic people won't solve the problem. Narcissism is people in survival mode, and we need to stop its cascading trauma.

Narcissism

7 Serious Misconceptions About Narcissism

Julie L. Hall on October 7, 2021

Here's what we're getting wrong about narcissism and why it matters.

Here's what we're getting wrong about narcissism and why it matters.

Narcissism

Understanding the Narcissist's Antagonistic Attachment Style

Julie L. Hall on July 26, 2021

The narcissist's attachment style is antagonistic, and that's dangerous in relationships.

The narcissist's attachment style is antagonistic, and that's dangerous in relationships.

Narcissism

Denial in the Narcissistic Mind: Pathological Distortion

Julie L. Hall on June 29, 2021

Narcissists engage in ongoing forms of denial, from subtle distortions to outright lies.

Narcissists engage in ongoing forms of denial, from subtle distortions to outright lies.

Trauma

10 Things That Can Go Wrong in Therapy for Children of Narcissists

Julie L. Hall on April 3, 2021

Professionals owe it to their clients to avoid these pitfalls.

Professionals owe it to their clients to avoid these pitfalls.

Narcissism

The Hidden Trauma of Neglect in the Narcissistic Family

Julie L. Hall on April 1, 2021

The most common form of abuse, neglect is a fixture in narcissistic families.

The most common form of abuse, neglect is a fixture in narcissistic families.

Narcissism

When Narcissists and Enablers Say You're Too Sensitive

Julie L. Hall on February 21, 2021

Here's how this classic gaslighting routine works and how to handle it.

Here's how this classic gaslighting routine works and how to handle it.