Books Quote by Shahida Arabi

“the same time, a relationship with a narcissist is also a cataclysmic rude awakening into the fact that people are rarely who they portray…

— Shahida Arabi

“along. See, narcissists don’t truly feel empathy for others – so during the discard phase, they often feel absolutely nothing for you except the…

— Shahida Arabi

“What’s important to remember is that while human beings in general can engage in toxic behaviors from time to time, abusers use these manipulation…

— Shahida Arabi

“The more power they have over your emotions, the less likely you’ll trust your own reality and the truth about the abuse you’re enduring.…

— Shahida Arabi

“Triangulation Healthy relationships thrive on security; unhealthy ones are filled with provocation, uncertainty and infidelity. Narcissists like to manufacture love triangles and bring in…

— Shahida Arabi

“Dissociation leaves us disconnected from our memories, our identities and our emotions. It breaks the trauma into digestible components, so that different aspects of…

— Shahida Arabi

“Their manipulation is psychological and emotionally devastating – and very dangerous, especially considering the brain circuitry for emotional and physical pain are one and…

— Shahida Arabi

“Keep interactions as short as possible; you can be cordial, but do not engage. Narcissists are master provocateurs who will subject you to dizzying…

— Shahida Arabi

“The fact of the matter is, if you haven’t been in an abusive relationship, you don’t really know what the experience is like. Furthermore,…

— Shahida Arabi

“A child that’s being abused by its parents doesn’t stop loving its parents, it stops loving itself.”

— Shahida Arabi

“Triangulation is the way the narcissist maintains control and keeps you in check — you’re so busy competing for his or her attention that…

— Shahida Arabi

“The narcissist relies on jealousy as a powerful emotion that can cause you to compete for his or her affections, so provocative statements like…

— Shahida Arabi