Narcissistic abuse victims often feel confused, ashamed, and intensely hurt. The devastation that this insidious abuse causes in victims' lives are as immense as it is elusive. So what is narcissistic abuse and why is it so damaging?
Identifying narcissistic abuse is notoriously difficult for victims and their support system because narcissistic abuse, by its nature, is often covert.
Some victims' experiences are invalidated because their abuser was not diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). However, anyone can be a narcissistic abuser, with or without a diagnosis.
Narcissistic abuse may include emotional, physical, verbal, psychological, and sexual abuse.
The book has 2 main parts and 11 chapters:
Part One: The Narcissist
Chapter 1: What is Narcissism
Chapter 2: The Growth of a Narcissist
Chapter 3: Narcissistic Abuse
Part Two: Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
Chapter 4: Kick-Starting Your Healing Process
Chapter 5: The Reality of Healing
Chapter 6: Creating No Contact
Chapter 7: Rewire Your Thinking
Chapter 8: Healing the Brain from Trauma
Chapter 9: Reversing the Damage
Chapter 10: Creating Healthier Relationships
Chapter 11: Creating a New Life Post-Narcissism