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Feeling like you're constantly tiptoeing around a minefield? This is the "Yearning to Breathe: Breaking the Pattern" card from my upcoming deck designed to help you identify narcissistic abuse! (The purple ribbon symbolizes domestic violence, which can include emotional abuse.) In a narcissistic relationship, control can be a suffocating presence, like a beautiful silk scarf wrapped a little too tight. Remember that pottery class you were so excited about? The one with your friends, a chance to explore a new creative outlet? Suddenly, the day before, your partner sprung a project on you. Not a specific task, mind you, but a vague, ever-expanding "need" for your help. Saying no triggered a guilt trip symphony. They'd remind you of all the times "they" had sacrificed for "you," how "selfish" it would be to go, leaving them hanging. No matter your explanation, the emotional manipulation wouldn't stop. Exhausted and confused, you ended up canceling. The pottery class? Gone. But more importantly, a tiny piece of your freedom felt stolen. This is just one example of how narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling suffocated and yearning for a simple breath of fresh air. This card is just one tool in my deck launching on Indiegogo on April 30th! Help others recognize the signs and break free from narcissistic abuse!** #NarcissisticAbuse #BreakFree #Indiegogo #ComingSoon #lovedayfunckart P.S. Share your story of feeling controlled in the comments. You are not alone, and there is hope for healing. ❤️

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Does your partner ever turn your triumphs into their tantrums? This is the "Devalued Love: Worthless Heart" card from my upcoming deck designed to help you identify narcissistic abuse! Narcissistic partners can be experts at turning your victories into their own drama. No matter what you achieved - a juried art show, a finished project, even just getting into a local competition - the response was always the same: the bare minimum. A mumbled "congratulations," maybe, but the real performance began moments later. Deep in festival prep, fueled by excitement and creativity, you'd excitedly share details with your partner. But instead of encouragement, you'd be met with scowls and grumbles. Suddenly, spending evenings finalizing your entry became a personal attack because it meant you weren't there to...watch him watch Magic videos? This is devaluation in action! It chipped away at your joy, leaving you confused about why your achievements seemed to trigger negativity. This card is just one tool in my deck launching on Indiegogo on April 30th! Help others recognize devaluation and reclaim their worth! #NarcissisticAbuse #Indiegogo #ComingSoon #lovedayfunckart P.S. Share your story of feeling devalued in the comments. You deserve to celebrate your wins in a supportive relationship! ❤️

Does your partner ever turn your triumphs into their tantrums? This is the "Devalued Love: Worthless Heart" card from my upcoming deck designed to help you identify narcissistic abuse! Narcissistic partners can be experts at turning your victories into their own drama. No matter what you achieved - a juried art show, a finished project, even just getting into a local competition - the response was always the same: the bare minimum. A mumbled "congratulations," maybe, but the real performance began moments later. Deep in festival prep, fueled by excitement and creativity, you'd excitedly share details with your partner. But instead of encouragement, you'd be met with scowls and grumbles. Suddenly, spending evenings finalizing your entry became a personal attack because it meant you weren't there to...watch him watch Magic videos? This is devaluation in action! It chipped away at your joy, leaving you confused about why your achievements seemed to trigger negativity. This card is just one tool in my deck launching on Indiegogo on April 30th! Help others recognize devaluation and reclaim their worth! #NarcissisticAbuse #Indiegogo #ComingSoon P.S. Share your story of feeling devalued in the comments. You deserve to celebrate your wins in a supportive relationship! ❤️

What follows is a fictionalized account of the breadcrumbing as found in a typical narcissistic abuse relationship: In the gloaming time, when the days stretched long and shadows grew cold, I fell for a trickster named Rageroo. Our love, if you could call it that, began with a promise – a whispered vow of candlelight dinners and steaming plates of comfort food. But Rageroo, that magpie of a man, hoarded promises the way others hoard gold, only to let them tarnish and dull with neglect. Our first anniversary, a day that bled into Valentine's Day's maw, was a taste of things to come. He'd promised a feast, a symphony of baked potatoes and fresh bread, all washed down with ruby-red wine. Instead, I found his home, a place perpetually under siege by clutter, untouched by the promise of a cleared table. The food, stillborn dreams in plastic bags, mocked me from the counter. Disappointment, a familiar serpent, coiled in my gut. But Rageroo, that master of deflection, launched into a self-deprecating tirade, a fog of misery meant to obscure his failings. How could I be angry with a man who already hated himself so deeply? The night, meant for romance, dissolved into a tepid cup of consolation, me the dispenser, him the ever-thirsty soul. This became the rhythm of our life together. Grand pronouncements, followed by a whimper and a shrug. My expectations, once a vibrant garden, withered under his neglect. He, in turn, thrived on the ever-dwindling scraps of my affection. Birthdays were a particularly cruel harvest. One year, I dreamt of a clean house, a gift of peace and order. Instead, Rageroo, that peddler of trinkets, bestowed upon me a random bauble from his favorite den of oddities, price tag still clinging like a mocking grin. A seed of doubt, long dormant, sprouted within me. Was I the only one on the receiving end of his emotional scraps? My therapist, a beacon in the storm, introduced me to the name for his brand of cruelty – covert narcissism. Armed with this knowledge, I attempted to game the system. For Christmas, I presented him with not wishes, but web addresses, clear paths to gifts that resonated with my soul. But Rageroo, that changeling heart, r

Is your partner's anger a terrifying rollercoaster? This is the "Rage Cycles" card from my upcoming deck designed to help you identify narcissistic abuse! Therapy was a turning point for me. When I described my ex's explosive rage, my therapist suggested researching covert narcissism. That's when I discovered the "rage cycle," a terrifying pattern where a narcissist's anger builds, explodes, then dissipates as if nothing ever happened. The article mentioned the average cycle lasts about 4 hours. With a sick curiosity, I started timing my ex's outbursts. It felt horrifyingly familiar. The simmering tension, the escalating accusations, the explosion... every. single. time. And then, just as abruptly, it would be over. He'd act completely normal, leaving me bewildered and questioning my own sanity. It was almost exactly 4 hours, down to the minute! This card is just one of many in my deck launching on Indiegogo on April 30th! Help others recognize the signs of narcissistic abuse! #NarcissisticAbuse #Indiegogo #ComingSoon #lovedayfunckart P.S. Share your story in the comments. You are not alone. ❤️

Ever feel like you're constantly walking on eggshells? This is the "Through the Cracks: Glimpsing the Truth" card from my upcoming deck designed to help you identify narcissistic abuse! In my relationship with my ex, Rageroo, there were always tiny moments where the truth peeked through the cracks of his facade. He'd tell me I was cold and emotionless (despite constantly needing reassurance!), and arguing was pointless. Disagree? Prepare for a self-pitying meltdown or a rage explosion. Those fleeting moments of self-awareness? They got rarer as time went on. ⏳ This card is just one of many in my deck launching on Indiegogo on April 30th! Help others avoid the confusion and heartache of narcissistic abuse! #NarcissisticAbuse #Indiegogo #ComingSoon #lovedayfunckart P.S. Share your story in the comments. You're not alone. ❤️

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He wasn't arrogant, just "awkwardly sweet" ... right? This is the "Cycle of Idealization" card from my upcoming deck - designed to help you recognize red flags in dating! Meeting Rageroo was only my second date in years. He seemed sweet, maybe a little too sweet. Like, complimenting my laugh after every chuckle sweet. I, being an introvert myself, found his awkwardness endearing - it triggered my nurturing side. Plus, coming from a childhood with a narcissist parent, I thought I knew the signs. But Rageroo didn't fit the mold - no grandiosity, no arrogance, just...intense flattery. Fast forward to him calling me the "most wonderful woman he'd ever met." Alarm bells SHOULD have rung, but love bombing can be sneaky! I knew the term, but dismissed it - Rageroo was just "awkwardly eager," right? ‍♀️ Wrong! He turned out to be a covert narcissist, and that eight-year relationship...well, let's just say I learned the hard way. This card is just a taste of what's coming in my deck, launching on Indiegogo on April 30th! Help me empower others to avoid similar pitfalls! #DatingRedFlags #Indiegogo #ComingSoon #lovedayfunckart P.S. Share your own "red flag" stories in the comments! Let's help each other out!

Turning the corner on recovering from narcissistic abuse! Check out my blog post #newblogpost #lovedayfunckart #narcissisticabuse #domesticabusesurvivor

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