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The GroundHog and The Narcissist

2/2/2016

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I have written quite a bit about narcissistic abuse recovery, for those who are survivors of this toxic form of emotional abuse. One of the first articles I wrote on the subject was entitled Recovery From Narcissistic Abuse: The Groundhog (Part III)  for goodtherapy.org  Please see my article highlighted above, as well as others in the series at goodtherapy.org , addressing the healing process of narcissistic abuse. Those who are entangled with an extreme narcissist may find the groundhog to be a fitting archetype... a creature who pops up sporadically here and there when it suits him/her, when trolling for narcissistic supply to fuel their fragile egos...and then, the groundhog goes back under ground again, afraid to face what is essential for a healthy relationship: compassion, compromise, accountability, honesty, integrity, authenticity, respect, empathy, and reciprocity, to name a few key elements. By avoiding the necessary growth of a mature adult, extreme narcissists miss out on love and healthy relationships.  For those who have survived relationships with extreme narcissists, you are better off moving forward and connecting with a mature adult companion who is capable of those essential elements of a healthy relationship. 
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Karen Blake
4/21/2017 01:58:45 am

The series of the 3 articles I found while with my Narc. They saved my life and began my.journey.....thank you. That was in 2013

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Sarah Mackensie
2/28/2018 04:49:55 pm

How do you get away from the Narcissist? He won't let me go... so I gave up trying to leave... Now, I am 67 years old with no options for getting away. The Narcissist needs a "victim" he can "beat" up on... it may be verbal abuse that injures the soul.

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