by Christine Hammond on May 29, 2018
As sisters, Nicole and Sofi grew up in a two-parent, middle-class family. From the outside looking in, things appeared normal and healthy. But for Sofi, life was very difficult. Her sister bullied her, stole prized possessions, would lie and blame Sofi for things that went wrong, physically hit her, and destroyed some of Sofi’s things…. (more…)
by Christine Hammond on May 29, 2018
Katrina couldn’t believe how her friend was treating her husband at dinner. She was demanding, controlling, domineering, belittling, unrelenting, sarcastic, and unnecessarily rude. For some time now, Katrina suspected that her friend was narcissistic and after the evening they spent together, she was even more convinced. Feeling bad for her friend’s husband, she gently confronted… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on March 21, 2018
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/trauma-bonding
by Christine Hammond on March 15, 2018
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/shaming-tactics
by Christine Hammond on February 27, 2018
“Is that what this is!” William exclaimed upon learning from a therapist that his wife had Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He came into the first therapy session with a written note from his wife to the therapist outlining all of his issues and the areas she wanted treatment for him. When the therapist redirected the conversation… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on February 27, 2018
“I never want to see you again,” Marie shouted to her husband as she slammed the door on the way out. Adam stood still wondering if she would immediately turn around as she had so many times before or if she would dramatically wait. Either way, he was no longer going to nervously run after… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on February 27, 2018
A diagnosis doesn’t have to be negative. The very thing that makes a person unique, special, different, and an individual might just fit within one of the diagnostic codes. A gift of music or a talent in sports is celebrated, but aren’t these also things the separate out people from the norm? By definition, a… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on February 27, 2018
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/abuse-part-8-legal To get your copy of the book, Abuse Exposed, click here.
by Christine Hammond on February 27, 2018
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/abuse-part-7-spiritual To get your copy of the book, Abuse Exposed, click here.
by Christine Hammond on February 27, 2018
Click on title to listen, then play. https://understanding-todays-narcissist.sounder.fm/episode/abuse-part-5-sexual To get your copy of the book, Abuse Exposed, click here.