I'm grateful to be able to work with and help some of the absolute best people in the world who have literally gone through hell and didn't deserve it. Watching them win in their lives means more to me than I could ever express in words. Much love to everyone out there on your healing journey! ❤️ #grownostr

Narcissists are going to hide their nasty side and only show this to their “target”. Everyone else will see the shiny illusion they present to the world. Which is another reason people struggle with believing what we went through. It’s because they didn’t see it, because they weren’t the target. It still happened though! #grownostr

So many people try to insert their opinions. Even well meaning people. However, you are the only one that actually knows your own experience. It's ok to listen, but it's also ok to tell them you don't want to hear it or leave. Boundaries are a healthy thing for all of us! They're also our path forward! #grownostr

It seems like many times we lose everything after a relationship with a narcissist. We get stuck with all the trauma and debt and issues and they walk away with whatever they want. It’s true in many situations unfortunately. The good news is that we can heal and move forward and have a good life and they will perpetually be miserable and end up alone at the end. #grownostr

Nothing is ever enough for narcissists. They will demand it and rage when they don't get it. No matter how much you give they will always demand more. It's not going to change. We must learn to give to ourselves first. It's not easy, but it's the only way forward. We can't change them, but we can choose us! #grownostr

Narcissists speak about any of their issues in generalities, which allows them to always avoid any actual accountability. They’ll only talk specifically about the “good” things about them. They will, however, be specific about everyone else’s issues. It’s all about their image to the world and protecting it. #grownostr

Narcissists are good at finding nice, vulnerable, caring people and pushing their boundaries to get everything they think they deserve. All the while never giving anything back that's not used for manipulation and control, whether now or later. Boundaries break this cycle. We don't have to settle! #grownostr

Many times when we're healing and feeling good, it will allow space for old or painful emotions to surface. This doesn't mean you're going backwards, often it's the opposite. We've often made enough space for these emotions to surface and that's good. We are reaching new levels of healing. #grownostr

Narcissistic relationships are confusing because everything is subtle and hidden. It’s also not all bad all the time or we would leave. We hold onto hope and every breadcrumb we get hoping things will get back to the way they were. The way it was and the hopes are the illusion that keeps us stuck though. I help survivors of narcissistic abuse reclaim their independence and manage their minds. #grownostr

We definitely can develop tendencies that look like narcissism from the outside after being in abusive relationships. It’s often a defense against the abuse and it doesn’t mean we’re a narcissist or will become one. It’s good to be aware of our tendencies to work through and heal them, but not to beat ourselves up with. I help survivors of narcissistic abuse reclaim their independence and manage their minds. #grownostr