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A lot is written about narcissism. However, because this has become a trendy buzzword, not all information is accurate. The word narcissist is being confused with simply selfish or egocentric behavior. When in fact, it is a severe personality disorder that goes far beyond an individual having a few self-centric ways. The following piece written…

I know, a fairly shocking title – read on. There is one topic which never fails to bring an immediate reader response. Narcissism. My mother was what I would call a forerunner in the world of alcoholism. In a generation of women who stayed silent and dutiful in marriage and most importantly either ignored the…

Narcissism is a buzz word – casually thrown around by many. However, ask anyone who has been involved with a narcissist and they will tell you the brutality of this personality disorder. Ask them what compounds it and they will more than likely respond…Society’s response. Narcissism is the Wild West of mental health disorders. It is,…

My mother once said, “He loves you as much as he’s capable of loving anyone.” I was recently reminded of her wisdom. At the time my mom did not speak these words to me but even then it was clear she was speaking of her own truth and experience. My father loved my mother. Unfortunately,…

Do you know someone divorcing a narcissist? If they answer is yes, do not tell them they are… Stuck in the past. Quite the contrary –  An individual who is divorcing a narcissist is far from ‘stuck in the past’ they are ‘stuck in the present.’ The typical individual comprehends divorce. They do not understand…

I have just finished a post on narcissism yet sift through my e-mails to find more individuals begging for resources after reading one of my columns. The desperate pleas cry for help to aid in divorcing a narcissistic spouse. Unfortunately, the legal system does not have the resources to combat divorcing mental illness nor is…

When I write about narcissism I hear from men and women all over the country. The reason? Narcissism is what I refer to as the “Invisible Illness.”  Society can’t see it. Goodness knows even some of the family and friends of the narcissist can’t see nor understand it. To be fair, those in relationships with…

Albeit an unfortunate outcome, the intent of divorce is to promote healing. It allows two people who can’t make a relationship work, the opportunity to begin a new and renewed journey. It is meant to dissolve the problems in the marriage. It is not meant to become a new format in which to exercise them. …

It is difficult to identify a narcissist in the beginning of stages of attraction. Why? Because many of their narcissistic qualities can be misinterpreted. In fact, their narcissistic tendencies may initially present as positive qualities. Thus, further complicating the entire narcissistic riddle. For instance… 1. They appear to not sweat the big AND small stuff:…

One of the most troubling aspects of being involved with a narcissist is their lack of traditional or so-called normal reactions to life. Thus, those who have been in a relationship a with a narcissist often describe a sense of non-reality or feeling crazy when interacting with them. This stems from the fact narcissists tend…
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