Like nearly 70% of my clients, Jessica was trapped in a web of self-blame and confusion. She clung to memories of the good times—not grand gestures, but moments when the despair felt less crushing. She remembered days when she believed they were genuinely happy together. But now, it felt like her heart had been ripped out, leaving a wound that refused to heal.

Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of psychological manipulation, often leaving victims doubting their own reality. At its core, gaslighting is about confusion—creating a mental fog where you can no longer trust your own perceptions, memories, or emotions. Narcissists and other manipulators use this confusion as a powerful tool to control and dominate […]

But slowly, something began to change. For the first time in over two decades, I started to focus on myself. I enrolled in a yoga class, something I’d always wanted to do but never had time for. I started taking long walks in the park,

Divorce with a narcissist is not just difficult, it’s exhausting. They see the world in black and white, and you’re firmly placed in the “bad” category. They will change the narrative, deny reality, and turn everything on its head. If they’re in pain, you’re to blame. If anything goes wrong, it’s your fault. There’s no reasoning or negotiation—just warfare.