Permission to Bloom

I’m kicking off a new 6–7 episode series on healing from narcissistic abuse/coercive control, starting with support for those who aren’t ready or able to leave. I’m not encouraging anyone to stay or shaming anyone who can’t leave; only you know your finances, kids, faith, support system, and safety. I cover what you can do now: make a safety plan (including where you’d go and who you’d call), docu...

In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible abuse that science is finally beginning to name. For years, many survivors have called it narcissistic abuse — the manipulation, gaslighting, fear tactics, emotional control, financial abuse, smear campaigns, and psychological harm that can leave deep wounds without ever leaving a visible bruise. Now, more research is recognizing these patterns un...

In this episode, we discuss how narcissistic abuse is not the victim’s fault, especially in romantic relationships where others may imply the victim “missed signs” or “attracted” the narcissist. She outlines how narcissists operate by design: they enter as rescuers or soulmates, wear a purposeful “mask,” mirror a target’s desires, and love-bomb to create an intense connection. They often pursue em...

In this episode of Permission to Bloom , we’re exploring both sides of narcissistic abuse: the common signs you may notice in someone with narcissistic traits, and the emotional symptoms you may experience as the person on the receiving end. We’ll talk about behaviors like gaslighting, blame-shifting, control, lack of empathy, and the charming mask narcissistic people often wear — as well as the c...