Randi Fine's Blog

The abuse you suffered was severe. Though invisible to the eye, narcissistic emotional abuse can be far more damaging than physical abuse.

The narcissistic family, unlike conventional families, are neither devoted nor cohesive. They are dictatorships; not democracies.

Ending a relationship with an abuser with whom you were emotionally invested should be a relief, but it may not be. It is always painful.

Very little has been written about the plight of sons with narcissistic mothers. That is grossly unfair to the thousands of men who suffer..

Five subtle gaslighting tactics narcissists use that you may have overlooked.

Let's delve into the complexities and repercussions of excessive niceness and explore why being too nice can actually harm your health.

Narcissistic Injury is the term used to describe the emotional torment suffered by someone with npd when under perceived attack.

Narcissists cannot admit their flaws without shifting from feeling special to worthless. This makes couple's therapy quite challenging.

This post explores the reasons why traditional therapy doesn't effectively address the unique challenges of narcissistic abuse recovery.

Are you struggling with the dilemma of whether to excuse or not to excuse your narcissistic abuser's behavior?

Toxic parents can leave deep scars leading to the question: Do we still need to honor and respect our parents despite their harmful actions?

Twenty-five suggestions to help you be strategic in safeguarding yourself and aid you in managing the narcissist in your life.

The acute stress response triggered by narcissistic abuse has severe effects on both the mind and body.

The world is a stage, and in the shadows lurk predators whose actions rarely align with conventional empathy and kindness.

A trauma bond is a phenomenon that can keep abuse victims trapped in cycles of toxicity and control long after they've escaped their abuser.

What lies are you telling yourself? Are you not good enough, not worthy of love, that something must be wrong with you, that you are flawed?

Pathological narcissistic abuse is far more damaging than any of us can conceive. No doubt-it is both psychological warfare and mind control

it can be profoundly difficult to release our attachment to someone we deeply care for, even if that person remains a source of deep pain

Exploring the confusing psychological tactic of brainwashing used in narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, and cults.

Adult children of narcissistic abuse can never confront their parents and get an admission, validation, or apology.