Narcissistic Abuse
How to Identify, Escape, and Heal from Manipulative, Toxic People
Licensed therapist and narcissism expert Vanessa Reiser offers a comprehensive guide to recognizing and healing from narcissistic abuse in interpersonal relationships. She outlines the manipulative tactics employed by narcissists, such as gaslighting, love bombing, and hoovering, which are often difficult to identify. Reiser, specializing in narcissism and domestic abuse, provides practical strategies to help victims understand their experiences and begin the healing process. Through a mix of informative content and personal stories, she defines narcissistic abuse as a form of domestic violence, revealing the mindset and motivations of narcissists. This understanding enables readers to recognize narcissistic behaviors, avoid toxic relationships, and escape dangerous situations while addressing the mental, emotional, and physical trauma inflicted. Readers will learn to identify warning signs of narcissistic abuse, create effective exit strategies, and heal from psychological damage. Reiser clarifies misconceptions about narcissistic personality disorder and illustrates how narcissism exists on a spectrum. She details the five stages of narcissistic abuse—luring, love bombing, mask slipping, discarding, and the smear campaign—and discusses the emotions that follow the end of such relationships, including confusion and anger. With practical tools and a warm, empathetic approach, Reiser provides a clear path for breaking the cyc
