Let's start with why you stopped talking to them in the first place. You were tired of the lies, the games and the manipulation. All you wanted was something real, honest, healthy and peaceful. You weren't asking for too much, and you certainly weren't looking for chaos. You simply didn't realise who or what you were dealing with. At first, you thought they were damaged or misunderstood, so you gave them the benefit of the doubt. You believed things could be different, that perhaps they just...

Why won't they walk beside you? Why does it always feel like you're chasing something, or someone, just out of reach? Maybe they rush out of the car before you've even unbuckled your seat belt. Maybe they walk out of the house without saying a word, and suddenly you're left behind, confused and trying to catch up. Some people do it quietly, while others seem to make a point of staying several feet ahead. And every time it happens, you're walking faster, wondering what went wrong, why they're...

Have you ever seen a narcissist seem to get better after you leave? It’s confusing, it’s painful, and sometimes, it makes you question everything. You see them smiling, appearing loving and calm, showing up for someone new in ways they never did for you. They’re posting photos, saying all the right things and even doing things you begged them to do for years. And if you’re honest with yourself, you might start wondering, was I the problem? Was everything I believed about narcissism wrong? You...