Recognizing-the-Hidden-Traits-of-a-Covert-Narcissist, blog post, Flourishing Hope Counseling, Kingsville, Texas
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Recognizing the Hidden Traits of a Covert Narcissists

Covert narcissists sometimes called vulnerable narcissists are very hard to detect. The covert type of narcissist is a bit more tricky because they do not display the standard narcissistic personality traits upfront. Their narcissism often takes some time to notice. Their behavior will seem dormant until you become familiar with the hidden traits of covert… Continue reading Recognizing the Hidden Traits of a Covert Narcissists

Understanding-Shame-in-Narcissistic-Abuse, blog post, Flourishing Hope Counseling, Kingsville, Texas
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Understanding Shame in Narcissistic Abuse

Defining shame Shame is an emotion that the body interprets as a threat to the self. Those displaying shame typically view themselves negatively as well as verbalize destructive opinions about themselves.  You do not have to do anything wrong to experience this emotion. Often the shame-filled person criticizes who they are as a person. Ultimately,… Continue reading Understanding Shame in Narcissistic Abuse

5-Warning-Signs-of-a-Toxic-Relationship, blog post, Flourishing Hope Counseling, Kingsville, Texas
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5 Warning Signs of a Toxic Relationship

This post will let you know if you are experiencing warning signs of a toxic relationship. Feeling lost makes it hard to trust yourself. It’s hard to know if it’s just you or if some issues are happening in your relationship. Your support system might be gone or quickly depleting. Isolation is common because you… Continue reading 5 Warning Signs of a Toxic Relationship