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Every year, you promise yourself it’ll be different. You plan the perfect holiday, hope for peace, and tell yourself this time, the narcissist in your life will behave. But just like clockwork — they start a fight, create chaos, or steal the spotlight. Make this year different with the help of Lynn Catalano, narcissistic abuse recovery specialist.

In a time where self-promotion is often praised, the word narcissist gets tossed around easily. But not all narcissism is the same—and understanding the difference between narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is crucial, especially for survivors of emotional and psychological abuse.

If you’ve experienced the chaos, the circus, and the conflict, you know how narcissists ruin and wreck every holiday, special occasion, family gathering. This week I’m sharing a letter I received from someone who’s had their holidays ruined by a narcissist. I know so many of you have had similar experiences, me included.

One of the most common tactics used by narcissists to control and isolate their victims is self-isolation. Lynn Catalano, author, attorney &