Hoovering is one of the narcissist’s most effective manipulation tactics. In this post, we explore how they use it to regain control and keep you in their toxic cycle—and, most importantly, how you can break free for good.
Continue readingSmear Campaigns: The Narcissist’s Favourite Manipulation Tactic (card 9)
Smear campaigns are a manipulative tool narcissists use to damage your reputation. In this blog, discover how to cope, set boundaries, and begin healing. Learn how to protect yourself and rebuild after facing this toxic tactic.
Continue readingFlying Monkeys: The Narcissist’s Army of Enablers (card 8)
Discover how narcissists recruit flying monkeys to carry out their manipulative schemes. Learn how to recognise their tactics, protect yourself, and heal from narcissistic abuse. This post is part of the Surviving Narcissism card deck series.
Continue readingBlame Shifting: Narcissists Deflect Responsibility and Control You (card 6)
Card six from the Surviving Narcissism deck explains common narcissistic tactic to avoid responsibility and make you question yourself. In this post, learn how to recognise blame shifting and protect yourself from emotional manipulation.
Continue readingProjection: A Narcissist’s Defence Mechanism (card 5)
Card five from the Surviving Narcissism deck explains how narcissists use projection to shift blame and control. Learn to recognise and counter this manipulative tactic to protect your reality and reclaim your sense of self.
Continue readingGaslighting: The Silent Manipulation that Warps Your Reality (card 1)
One of the most powerful and dangerous tactics narcissists use is gaslighting—a form of psychological manipulation that causes you to doubt your reality, memories, and even your sanity.
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