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Writer's pictureDani Marie

5 Types of Narcissistic Abuse and Tips to Protect Yourself or your Child(ren)

Today's “dicho” or story, is an overview of five (5) types of narcissistic abuse and tips for self-care that will protect you and your child(ren) from the impact of the abuse, or a challenging co-parenting dynamic. Remember, the more educated we are, the stronger we are - you are not alone in this!



Five Types of Narcissistic Abuse:

  • Emotional abuse: This type of abuse includes everything from name-calling, insults, threats, silent treatment, gaslighting, and manipulation to gifts, love-bombing and the use of children to triangulate and control. It can be very damaging to mom and/or her child’s emotional well-being.

  • Physical abuse: This type of abuse includes physical harm and may involve hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving, spitting, squeezing, sexual abuse, neglect, or even physical isolation and other forms of physical violence. It can be very dangerous and even life-threatening to mom and/or her child(ren).

  • Financial abuse: This type of abuse includes controlling the mom’s finances, denying them access to money, and using money as a means of control. It can leave the victim feeling financially insecure and dependent on the abuser. Financial abuse can affect wealthy moms, working moms, or even struggling and unemployed moms and the codependency dynamic negatively impacts the child(ren).

  • Legal abuse: This type of abuse can affect moms in any socioeconomic status and includes filing false restraining orders or motions, and using the legal system to harass or intimidate the victim; even taking away their parental rights. It can be very difficult to navigate the legal system when you are being abused and custody battle outcomes can negatively affect the children.

  • Coparenting abuse: This type of abuse occurs when a narcissistic parent uses their child as a pawn in the divorce or separation process. They may try to alienate the child from the other parent, withhold visitation, or make false accusations.

Don’t go it Alone! Protect Yourself & your Child(ren)

It is critical to seek out therapy, create a safety plan, and build a support network if you are a mom trying to manage yourself and your child(ren) through an abusive relationship or co-parenting situation. Additionally:

  • Here is a FREE Resource Guide - Where to Get Help for Narcissistic Abuse that is part of entire Toolkit Series tailor made for moms.

  • Educate yourself on the different forms of abuse: This can help you to understand what you are going through and to recognize the signs of abuse. Check out the Empowerment Chart: 5 Types of Narcissistic Abuse, Examples, & Coping Strategies.

  • Vagus nerve taping: This is a proven form of acupressure using kinesiology tape that can help to calm the nervous system and reduce stress from trauma’s impacts on the Vagus Nerve. Check out this low-cost, science backed technique for healing and recovery as a demo video on YouTube here.

  • Setting good boundaries: This means learning to say no to things that you don't want to do, and setting limits across all 5 types of narcissistic abuse with the abuser. This can be difficult, but it is essential for protecting yourself and your children. This author is dedicated to creating bite-sized, real world tips for setting good boundaries on your favorite social media platform @dani_dicho.

  • Engage in "low" or No Contact Parenting or Parallel Parenting when Co-parenting with a narcissist to protect yourself and your child.

  • Get enough sleep. When you are stressed, it is important to get enough sleep to help your body heal.

  • Eat healthy foods. Eating healthy foods will give you the energy you need to cope with the abuse. Check out this author’s video on hydrogen water, a proven way to heal and support cellular functioning that has been around in medical settings since the 1970s.

  • Exercise regularly. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and improve your mood.

  • Spend time with loved ones. Having a strong support network can help you to feel loved and supported.

  • Seek professional help. If you are struggling to cope with the abuse, it is important to seek professional help. A therapist can help you to understand the abuse and to develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Remember, you are not responsible for someone else's happiness or ego. You deserve to be treated with respect. You and your children deserve a peaceful, stable, and loving home environment. What are your thoughts on the five types of narcissistic abuse? Have you ever experienced it? Share your story in the comments below. If you found this article helpful, please share it with your friends and family. Together, we can raise awareness of this important issue.

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