As people with strong narcissistic traits age, their need for control often intensifies, leaving loved ones walking on eggshells. Learn how to protect your well-being, set boundaries, and navigate the emotional fallout with clarity and care.

Have you ever felt drained by a relationship where one person’s insecurity always takes centre stage? Vulnerable narcissists don’t boast; they seek constant reassurance. This post explores their emotional push-pull and what makes these dynamics so confusing.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people defend or enable someone who’s hurt you, this post explains the role of “flying monkeys” in narcissistic abuse and how to protect yourself from their impact.

Mixed signals in dating are more than frustrating, they can echo old attachment wounds. This trauma-informed guide unpacks why breadcrumbing feels so powerful and how to recognise when it’s pulling you into a familiar cycle of hope, confusion, and self-doubt.

Trauma bonding is a psychological response to prolonged abuse, where victims form emotional attachments to their abusers. Learn how trauma bonds develop, why they happen, and how therapy can help break the cycle of abuse and foster healing.

Gaslighting is a manipulative form of emotional abuse where the victim's perception of reality is distorted, often leaving them doubting their sanity. This blog explores the techniques used by abusers, the psychological effects, and the steps to recover.