The Truth About Intimacy. How Do I Move On?
After a long-term relationship with an abusive narcissist, there are residual effects that may continue to linger and tear at the fabric of who we are. Consider that there is a shadow side to all the light that exists within the wholeness of who we are. People...
How Do You Deal With A Narcissist Who Says He Has Changed and Wants to Seep Back Into Your Life
If you are finding yourself in a situation that may require continued contact with a narcissistic abuser because of: Child custody arrangements for minor children, special events for adult children, or other specific circumstances that may require some sort of...
How Do You Know You Are Being Influenced By An Abusive Narcissist?
One of the striking indicators that you are compromising and becoming ensnared with a toxic narcissist involves a lingering, persistent sense, deep inside, that you are not listening to your instincts and intuition. Your instincts may be screaming from the inside to...
Lies and Distortions
After the victim has harnessed the courage and strength to separate and remain distanced from the narcissistic abuser, she/he may find that the narcissistic abuser has absolutely convinced himself/herself that he is the "real" victim. The reality is, in many cases,...
Healthy Vigilance vs. Becoming Paranoid
Victims of narcissistic abuse suffer from the effects of trauma. When the body, mind, and spirit are exposed repeatedly to unpredictability, control, manipulation, and abuse the body and mind will continue to be hypervigilant with quills raised ready for battle. Is...
Can I Remain Friends With My Ex?
Clients and people in our community will sometimes ask: Can I remain friends with my ex? I ask them to consider the following: When you consider "remaining friends" with someone who manipulated, controlled, betrayed your trust, and lied to you are you placing yourself...
Meet Lisa J. Haskins
As a woman who has experienced this crazy-making, I am here to tell you that you can break free from the toxic thoughts, beliefs, and chronic anxiety that prevent you from trusting yourself and your decisions again.
I provide consulting, mentoring through my course, Recover and Rediscover, and research-based tips, tools, and strategies to women who are seeking a path to empowerment, wellness, and personal growth after a toxic relationship with an abusive narcissist.
Lisa Haskins is an outstanding teacher and guide. Having survived a toxic relationship, she had the courage and inner strength to open to her own pain and suffering and transform it into wisdom and compassion.
She teaches from… (read more)
Hugh Byrne, PhD
Senior teacher, Insight Meditation Community of Washington
Cofounder, Mindfulness Training Institute of Washington
Author, The Here And Now Habit
Lisa is a gifted teacher and healer who transforms the lives of women who are recovering from a toxic relationship. As a psychotherapist, I often meet new clients who have been abandoned by a narcissistic ex or who have had no choice but to leave one. As I sit with them and hear their harrowing stories, I know they will heal best if they can connect with someone who has been right where they are… (read more)
