DARVO (deny, attack and reverse victim and offender) is a tactic often used by narcissists and other characterologically disturbed individuals. Basically, the narcissist accuses their victim of being the aggressor while the narcissist claims to be the victim. It’s a combination of gaslighting, projection, blame shifting and smear campaign. And it is crazy-making if you’re […]
Love Bombing, Brainwashing, Trauma Bonds, Narcissists and Borderlines, Part 2
In part one of Love Bombing, Brainwashing, Trauma Bonds, Narcissists and Borderlines, I examine brainwashing techniques used by cults, POW camps, political movements and manipulative personalities such as narcissists, borderlines, histrionics and psychopaths. I also explore where and how the brainwashing tactics differ and diverge between cults and abusive individuals. Specifically, cults break down a […]
That’s Not Normal: Hurting Yourself to “Prove Your Love” to a Narcissist or Borderline
First, stop it, stop it, stop it! Just stop. Unless you’re a modern day messiah or member of some kind of bizarre-o volcano god cult that requires human sacrifice, stop and consider what you’re doing. This is codependent behavior and evidence of a betrayal bond or trauma bond. People who love you and want you […]
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