Stockholm syndrome is actually a way of coping when someone is in an abusive situation where they feel they have no control and/or may believe that they cannot safely leave the abuser. It functions like a pair of invisible handcuffs. It keeps you circling with no exit (Narcissist Merry-Go-Round). From the outside, […]
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Narcissist Abuse Merry-Go-Round, They Play, You Pay
People who have been in a long relationship with a Narcissist commonly may have PTSD, self-esteem issues, and even Stockholm syndrome. They have been trying to survive, living in a field of emotional landmines, forced to act like everything is normal – keep moving. Most, if not all of their world may […]
Why You Need To Know If They Are A Narcissist
Several times over my life, I was in a relationship with someone who had a painful and sad history. Being a very sympathetic person, I took their emotional pain very seriously and excused a lot of their behaviors. I would often think, “oh, if only I can support/encourage/validate them, they can move […]