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Join me, Valerie Sussman, survivor, thriver, physician, artist and writer as I guide you through the alphabet soup of narcissistic abuse.Â
Join me, Valerie Sussman, survivor, thriver, physician, artist and writer as I guide you through the alphabet soup of narcissistic abuse.Â
Spotting a Narcissist
Red Flags and Warning Signs
Making Sense of a Narcissistic Relationship
Guidance and Advice
Self-Discovery and Healing
Moving Forward
Dictionary of Terms
Knowledge is Power
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Many of us have found ourselves in relationships where we know something's not right, something feels "off." But we just can't put our finger on what it is. Are you worried you might be in a narcissistic relationship? Or that you’re last relationship was tinged with narcissistic abuse and you want to break the pattern now! Narcissists can be subtle or overt. Narcissistic relationships are, by definition, toxic: unhealthy, soul-sucking, destructive, and dysfunctional. If you've been in a relationship with someone you suspect is a narcissist, no doubt you can relate.
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Narcissistic relationships are emotionally abusive, draining, and damaging to our psyches, our bodies, and our spirits. If you've been in a narcissistic relationship, it's a safe bet you've got some healing—and some rebuilding—to do.‍You've been through the pains, now it's time for the gains.‍ Following are a few of my favorite suggestions. They're doctor-recommended. (Because, hey, I'm a doctor and I recommend them.) I've used them all. They work.
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