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I speak openly about #narcissism and #abuse from behind the chair and other platforms to raise #awareness. I have been using the knowledge learned to support other people and I often share from behind the salon chair when people share their experiences with me. Some people come in and get their hair done just to talk. It’s their safe space. #narcissist #narcissisticabuse #emotionalabuse #narcissism #codependent #raleighnc #hairstylist #toxicrelationships #hairapy #Raleighhairstylist #hairstylistscare
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Saturday May 11, 2024
Revealing the Narcissist's Mind Games
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
In the world of romantic relationships, love bombing serves as the opening act in a tragically predictable performance called narcissistic abuse. Victims often navigate through a disorienting haze, failing to recognize their progressive devaluation or even excusing the perpetrator’s actions. In reality, they have been sucked into a slow burn manipulation where they invest their energies to regain the idyllic phase of the relationship.
The narcissist pivots to a new victim once the current one's devaluation begins. This cycle keeps the narcissist in a constant state of love bombing, devaluation, and discarding. Relationships are managed at a breakneck pace, suffused with tokens of affection, frequent communication, lavish promises, and a facade of knight-in-shining-armor bravado. Victims are provided an idealized mirroring of their desires and fantasies until the illusion shatters and the narcissist turns to the next object of their fleeting affection.
Their relentless need for attention and adoration seldom leaves them alone for long. Ironically, therapy is perceived as a tool for further manipulation rather than self-improvement. Therapists are sometimes love bombed, challenged intellectually, and treated condescendingly. The narcissist’s devaluation tactics like ghosting and silent treatment, provide a stark contrast to their former adoration and leave victims feeling insignificant and in a constant state of compliance.
Love bombing is a pervasive strategy deployed not just in romantic relationships, but in business and friendships as well. It's a means to an end, to gain trust, exploit ideas, and extract unfair labor. A narcissist lives life in a perpetual stage performance, aiming to temporarily dazzle prospective victims whilst evading any form of accountability.
Image is paramount to a narcissist. They love bomb strangers or loosely termed acquaintances with grand gestures and attention, often neglecting their own families for the sake of their image. However, this relentless chase of the mirage leaves many narcissists alone and losing everything they once had. Their insatiable quest for the next conquest never ends, and their inability to form genuine emotional connections ultimately proves their undoing.
Lovers aren’t toys; they’re human beings who deserve consistent care, respect, and appreciation. A narcissist manipulates those closest to them into mere props in their theatrical performance of life. They co-opt the victim’s identity, dreams, personality, and friendships for their own use - not just reflect but steal them. Ultimately, the narcissist's mask is a mosaic made of shards from the lives of the victims they have preyed upon.
Friday May 03, 2024
Discussing The Wider Spectrum of Toxic Relationships
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
In this informative episode, Jennifer delves into the complex topic of narcissistic abuse, a form of psychological abuse that is often seen but rarely understood. Drawing from her unique perspective as both a victim and a hairdresser, she highlights recurring patterns of emotional control and manipulation that she has observed in her clients sharing information over the years. She goes on to reveal how the trauma of such abuse extends beyond personal relationships and can infiltrate our workplaces, churches, and social circles. The notion of narcissism, Jennifer explains, exists on a scale that fluctuates depending on individual circumstances and experiences. She discusses the need to differentiate between those who occasionally exhibit narcissistic traits and the true narcissists who consistently display damaging, toxic behaviours. Her subsequent talk plans to delve into various aspects of narcissistic abuse, such as gaslighting, smear campaigns, 'flying monkeys', love bombing stages, and discard stages, promising a comprehensive exploration of the subject. She also elaborates on the concept of boundaries in the context of these abusive relationships and emphasizes the liberating feeling and subsequent confusion when the individuals enforce these boundaries, pushing away the narcissists in their lives. As Jennifer embarks on her own healing journey, she talks about the importance of finding the right partner – someone who is either at the same stage of recovery or someone who can provide empathetic support throughout the process. As a bonus, Jennifer throws light on the World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day on June 1st. She points listeners towards invaluable resources like the free telesummit led by Brie Bon Shea, part of the World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness initiative on Facebook. She emphasises how crucial it is to lend support to this cause, which aims to help victims feel seen, believed, and less alone in their experiences. With her easy-to-understand explanations and candid reflections, Jennifer presents an insightful commentary on a topic that profoundly impacts lives but remains largely understated. Be it dealing with difficult colleagues who steal credit or confronting gaslighting in personal relationships, her discussions promise to be a step towards understanding and dealing with narcissistic abuse at various levels. #narcissisticabuseawareness #narcissism #narcissisticrelationships #emotionalabuse #survivinganarcissisticrelationship #hairapybehindthechair #toxicrelationships #hairstylistssupportvictimsofabuse Please follow https://youtube.com/@Narcshield?si=BNoR5wewvm5JRikf https://www.instagram.com/narc_shield_?igsh=aGVocnlnOWQ0eWFy https://ibegantoknowmyselfthroughnarcissisticrelationships.blog/
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Saturday Jan 04, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020