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Isolating You: Recognising the Red Flags of Narcissistic Abuse (card 38)

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Isolation is a common tactic in narcissistic abuse. Learn to recognise the signs and take proactive steps to reconnect with your support network and reclaim your independence.

Inconsistent Behaviour: Recognise Narcissist Red Flags (card 36)

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Inconsistent behaviour is a hallmark of narcissistic manipulation, leaving you emotionally drained and confused. Learn to recognise this red flag, set boundaries, and protect your well-being with practical tips from the Surviving Narcissism Card Deck.

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No Accountability: The Narcissist’s Escape from Responsibility (card 35)

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Narcissists avoid accountability through deflection, blame-shifting, and manipulation. Learn how to recognise this toxic behaviour and protect yourself from its damaging effects.

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How to Set Clear Boundaries After Narcissistic Abuse (card 12)

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Setting boundaries is crucial for healing from narcissistic abuse. This post explores why boundaries matter, how to implement them, and how they protect your emotional well-being. Learn strategies for taking back control and reclaiming your peace.

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Reclaim Your Time: Breaking Free from Narcissistic Control (card 11)

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Discover practical strategies to reclaim your time from the manipulative grip of a narcissist. Learn how setting boundaries can empower your healing journey, ensuring your time is spent on what truly matters—yourself.

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Narcissists and Hoovering: How They Pull You Back In (card 10)

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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.

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Future Faking: How Narcissists Manipulate with Empty Promises (card 7)

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Future faking is a subtle yet powerful manipulation tactic used by narcissists. In this post, we explore the signs, emotional impacts, and steps to break free from this trap, based on card seven of the Surviving Narcissism Card Deck.

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Projection: A Narcissist’s Defence Mechanism (card 5)

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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.

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