Book Review: "Escaping Emotional Abuse" By Beverly Engel

 'Engel exposes the most destructive technique the abuser uses to break our spirit and gain control--and guides readers on how to free themselves from the shame that can keep them from the life (and the love) they deserve.'

With this noted this was a comprehensive and concise introductory course into emotional abuse, toxicity, NPD, and other similar personality trait disorders.

There's a variety of explanations, discussions, and corresponding solutions to different scenarios within relationships and it's this 'safety plan' that should be followed.

For those of us who haven't gained the spotlight but have spent years helping others be successful and value their worth while understanding that many of these individuals do not want change but rather power and control; this advise is without a price tag as a life is so precious and valuable.

I've lost many close friends to abuse of different magnitudes and often the leading MO is always he/she said she'd change, he/she said she still loved me, or that he/she would get help.

This is called love bombing and gaslighting and it must be noted that malignant narcissists are extremely dangerous as this isn't a vanity situation nor behavioral issue but a DSM manual trait disorder that should not be taken lightly.

The word NARCISSIST is often misused and overabused today so it's crucial to know the warning signs and receive the help one needs if they do indeed wish to vacate and end the relationship.

This was a concrete piece that should be read by all as it explains just how hurtful the issue can become involving triggering, shame, blame, manipulation, gaslighting, hovering, triangulation, projecting, mirroring, etc as to how it incorporates the disvalue and discard with a damaged sense of self from the inclusion of all forms of abuse.

Today more than ever we need to end these injustices and end domestic violence and abuse.

For more information please see my own self help site: The Lost Self Life After Narcissism and read up on my profile about my own personal situation with a malignant narcissist.