Healing Trauma, Empowering Change
Narcissistic abuse and Domestic Violence
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
Abuse in any form is difficult to recognize sometimes, but narcissistic abuse is particularly hard to notice, as the toxic relationship and the abuser can present perfect in the beginning. Oftentimes, narcissistic abusers can manipulate the truth or gaslight, which can in turn force you to question your own sanity, integrity, or truth
What is Domestic Violence?
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is a pattern of violent behavior (verbal , physical, sexual abuse) that is used to exert control in the relationship
How Common is it?
What is Narcissistic Abuse?
"But they don't actually hit me"
The CDC reports that more than 1 in 3 women and about 1 in 3 men in the United States experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. 1 in 3 teens experience dating violence. Those who identify as nonbinary or LGBTQ+ are often even more likely to experience abuse
"But they don't actually hit me"
"But they don't actually hit me"
"But they don't actually hit me"
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is more than physical abuse. Emotional, psychological, and financial abuse are all forms of IPV & abusive relationships. Yelling, name calling, put downs disguised as jokes, telling you you are "just too sensitive and should get over it" can be signs of emotional abuse.
What does it look like?
"But they don't actually hit me"
What does it look like?
Initially it may be seemingly innocuous comments: "Oh I see that guy checking you out, it's that top you are wearing". "Where are you going and who will you be with?" It can feel like they are interested or even concerned, but quickly it escalates. Therapy for emotional and narcissistic abuse can help you heal.
Cycle of Violence
"But they don't actually hit me"
What does it look like?
The honeymoon phase feels amazing and starts almost immediately. Gifts, promises, talk about the future, constant attention are like a drug, but it does not last. If the cycle has happened in the past, the honeymoon phase will also including blaming "I've never been pushed so far, you need to work on your temper too". Narcissistic abuse can be difficult to spot, know what you are looking for.
It can happen to anyone
It can happen to anyone
It can happen to anyone
If you are experiencing this, you are not alone and it is NOT your fault. You are not responsible for the actions of others. Reach out today to get support. larissa@calmingconnection.com
National DV hotline: 800-799-7923 or text START to 88788