Diana Hamawi

...intensity begins to replace the normal process of getting to know one another.

When people experience relational trauma, one of the most common questions they ask is: "If they just go to therapy, can they change?" It is a natural hope. We are taught that therapy is a place for healing, self-awareness, and growth. However, when it comes to severe Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or high-conflict narcissistic dynamics, traditional talk therapy frequently fails to produce meaningful change, and in many cases, it can actually make the dynamic worse. Understanding why...

When people describe their experiences with narcissistic abuse, one of the most difficult things to understand is the cruelty. It may not simply be that the other person was selfish, emotionally unavailable, or overly concerned with themselves. Sometimes there seems to be something more deliberate: they appeared to enjoy watching you become upset. They mocked your vulnerabilities, humiliated you, provoked you, punished you for asserting yourself, or seemed energized by your emotional...