A coercive trauma specialist breaks down 9 narcissistic abuse tactics — gaslighting, love bombing, DARVO, and more — with real-life examples.
Neuroscience of Abuse
The invisible wounds of narcissistic abuse run deep. Neuroscience is finally catching up to what survivors have long understood: narcissistic abuse rewires the brain. Chronic gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and coercive control don’t just hurt emotionally. They disrupt how the brain handles fear, stores memories, makes decisions, and responds to stress. In this article, we break down how narcissistic abuse affects…