Empath and Narcissist: A Guide to Heal Childhood Trauma With Effective Exercises (How to Defend Yourself and Heal From Narcissistic Abuse Toxic Codependency)

Book excerpt: My self-worth and self-love were all but gone by the time I dealt with a toxic individual for the first time in my life. Because I "loved him," he was the only thing that ever existed, and I owed he everything. After several psychologically harmful incidents I began to despise myself. His actions were my fault, and I can't even remember how many times I had to apologize in tears. I had a low sense of self and was at a loss for what to do. My flaw was that I was sensitive. I started my independent research. I felt ashamed; I kept reading and reading and reading. I concluded that the individual was a pathological narcissist, and I had to walk away from him. I stopped feeling alone after reading all those stories of terrible romantic relationships or incredibly narcissistic bosses. I could make it. Inside this book, you will learn: · Recognizing the role you have as an Empath in any endeavor · Learning to embrace your gifts while you may be in an unhealthy relationship with a Narcissist · Understanding the vulnerabilities you have with your heightened sensitivities · Establishing boundaries to become an assertive Empath in any relationship · Starting new relationships without falling into old traps of harmful relationships · Building protection strategies for emotional and psychological reasons · Making empowered decisions in your career and relationship choices By learning how to become an empowered empath, you'll be able to protect yourself from being drained by "energy vampires" and instead use your unique gifts to help others. With its clear and concise language, "Empath and Narcissist" is the perfect resource for anyone looking to improve their relationships and take control of their own well-being.