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5 Signs You Were Raised by a Narcissistic Parent (And How to Heal)
Growing up with a narcissistic parent leaves invisible wounds. You may look successful on the outside, but inside you feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. The patterns you learned in childhood often sneak into your adult relationships, career, and even how you talk to yourself. Lynn Catalano, survivor of a narcissistic parent and expert on narcissistic abuse recovery shares why and what you can do.
Lynn Catalano
Sep 283 min read
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Triggered by a Narcissistic Parent’s Call? 3 Steps to Break the Toxic Cycle
Your chest tightens. Your voice changes. You shrink. It’s as if all the progress you’ve made as an adult suddenly disappears. This isn’t your imagination—it’s a trauma trigger.
Adult children of narcissistic parents grow up without support or empathy from their parents. Lynn Catalano, narcissistic abuse recovery specialist shares how to break this toxic cycle.
Lynn Catalano
Sep 143 min read
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How Do You Break Free from Narcissistic Control? A Step-by-Step Guide to Healing
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of confusion, gaslighting, and emotional chaos with a narcissist, you know how hard it is to imagine a life free from their control. Narcissists thrive on power, manipulation, and keeping you in a constant state of reaction. But here’s the truth: you can break free. Lynn Catalano, narcissistic abuse recovery expert will be your guide.
Lynn Catalano
Aug 244 min read
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How to Disarm a Narcissist During an Argument? 3 Powerful Phrases That Work
If you’ve ever argued with a narcissist, you know it’s never about finding a solution—it's about them winning and you doubting yourself. But what if I told you there are specific phrases that can stop this cycle in its tracks? Lynn Catalano, narcissistic abuse recovery expert shares the 3 phrases that work to disarm a narcissist during an argument.
Lynn Catalano
Aug 35 min read
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The Silent Treatment Isn’t Silence—It’s Control
They say silence is golden—but when you're in a relationship with a narcissist, silence becomes a weapon. If you've ever been stonewalled, ignored, or had your messages go unanswered for days or weeks without explanation, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The silent treatment isn’t about cooling off or seeking space—it’s about control. Explore this topic with Lynn Catalano, narcissistic abuse recovery expert.
Lynn Catalano
Jul 273 min read
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🥚 No More Walking on Eggshells: 6 Steps to Rebuild Your Confidence After Narcissistic Abuse
If you've survived narcissistic abuse, you know the devastating impact it has on your sense of self. The constant criticism, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation leave you questioning your worth, your reality, and your ability to trust your own judgment. You've been walking on eggshells for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like to stand tall and speak your truth with confidence. Explore the 6 steps to rebuild your confidence with Lynn Catalano, narcissistic abus
Lynn Catalano
Jul 136 min read
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Why You're Not Overreacting: The Hidden Reality of Narcissistic Abuse
The reality of narcissistic abuse is that it's designed to make you question your own perceptions, emotions, and memories. It's a deliberate strategy that leaves you doubting the very experiences that are harming you. Today, I want to validate what you already know deep down: your reactions are normal, your feelings are valid, and your experiences are real.
Lynn Catalano
Jun 155 min read
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