Narcissists and pettiness, a classic combination.
About Ann Betz
The Narcissist’s Stunning Lack of Insight
Their core wound is generally shame, and they do everything they possibly can to hide that from others.
Their core wound is generally shame, and they do everything they possibly can to hide that from others.
The Narcissist’s Fauxpologies
“I’m sorry you feel that way.”
“I’m sorry you feel that way.”
What if the Way Forward Isn’t Clear?
The path we thought we were on turns out to now be a dead end (or even leading off of a cliff).
The path we thought we were on turns out to now be a dead end (or even leading off of a cliff).
How a Narcissist Takes Advantage of Your Positive Projection
Where I saw brilliance was actually mediocrity.
Where I saw brilliance was actually mediocrity.
Relational Pyramid Schemes
It takes guts to say, no, I don’t owe you.
It takes guts to say, no, I don’t owe you.
You Are So Much More Than What the Narcissist Says
Whether it is in the workplace, family, intimate partnership, or even friendship, one of the most destructive things a narcissist does is to change the way you think about yourself.
Whether it is in the workplace, family, intimate partnership, or even friendship, one of the most destructive things a narcissist does is to change the way you think about yourself.
When the Best Strategy for Dealing With a Narcissist Goes Against Your Own Values
You may need to be ok with situationally letting go of the high integrity way you like to do things in order to be safe.
You may need to be ok with situationally letting go of the high integrity way you like to do things in order to be safe.
The Narcissist Likes to Get You Where It Hurts
While a lot of attention right away can feel good, you might just be a frog in biology class.
While a lot of attention right away can feel good, you might just be a frog in biology class.
Is the Idea of Personal Strength and Resilience Being Used Against Us?
No matter how resilient a person is, constant criticism, harassment, devaluation, and other abuse will wear you down.
No matter how resilient a person is, constant criticism, harassment, devaluation, and other abuse will wear you down.
Is Healing Just Expanding?
Don’t give up on yourself, the spring air is longing to come in.
Don’t give up on yourself, the spring air is longing to come in.
Early Warning Signs Someone Might Be a Narcissist
Narcissists are known for their ability to win people over at first.
Narcissists are known for their ability to win people over at first.
Eight Non-Therapy Ways of Healing From Relational Trauma
Relational trauma tends to impact multiple systems in our brain and body.
Relational trauma tends to impact multiple systems in our brain and body.
Narcissistic Lemons? Make Lemon Meringue Pie! Make Limoncello!
I wish you all the time and support to find out what your own lemons can turn into.
I wish you all the time and support to find out what your own lemons can turn into.
Five Ways to Make 2026 the End of Narcissists in Your Life
Here are a few ideas of how to make 2026 your year of peace.
Here are a few ideas of how to make 2026 your year of peace.
Facing the Holidays Alone
So many things can be hard to think about in terms of leaving a narcissistic relationship or going “no contact” with a toxic family member.
So many things can be hard to think about in terms of leaving a narcissistic relationship or going “no contact” with a toxic family member.