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Explore these in-depth articles to gain a deeper understanding of narcissistic abuse, relationship trauma, and effective healing methodologies tailored specifically for empaths.
Drawing from over 30 years of experience in trauma recovery and relationship dynamics, Dr. Haggstrom offers evidence-based strategies to empower empaths on their healing journey.
PROTECT YOURSELF BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
Something feels off, but you can’t put your finger on it.
This guide breaks down the clear signs of narcissistic abuse so you can name what’s been happening—and start reclaiming your power.
FEELING THE TRUTH OF A TOXIC WORLD
The world isn’t just stressful—it’s suffocating. You’re not imagining it. From manipulation in the media to self-obsessed people everywhere, empaths feel the weight more than anyone.
Here’s why it’s hitting you so hard and how to stay grounded without going numb.
DID THEY EVER LOVE YOU?
If you’ve ever felt completely erased after a breakup, you’re not alone. Narcissists discard partners in a way that leaves them doubting their own worth.
In this article, I break down why they do this, the psychological impact it has, and how to understand what happened to you.
WHY YOU'RE A MAGNET FOR TOXIC PEOPLE
If love meant walking on eggshells as a child, your brain learned that relationships come with pain. Without realizing it, you may be wired to attract narcissists over and over again.
This article shows you how to break the cycle for good.
NOW NARCISSISTS BRAINWASH SMART PEOPLE
The self-doubt you feel isn’t an accident—it’s the result of psychological conditioning. Gaslighting isn’t just emotional abuse; it rewires your brain to second-guess reality itself.
This article reveals the science behind gaslighting, why breaking free is so difficult, and how to start trusting yourself again."
THE SECRETS BEIND NARCISSISTIC CONTROL
Not all abuse leaves bruises. Emotional manipulation warps your reality, makes you question your instincts, and keeps you stuck in a toxic cycle.
If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t tell up from down, here’s why.
WHEN YOUR FAITH BETRAYS YOU
They promise love, but deliver fear. They call it faith, but demand obedience making you lose yourself.
Religious narcissists use charisma, guilt, and fear to control you. It’s time to see through the lies and reclaim yourself. Click to read now.
PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE AT WORK
They don’t scream, they manipulate. They shift goalposts, rewrite history, and wear you down until you doubt your own worth.
This article reveals how narcissists operate at work and what you must do before their manipulation destroys you.
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WHY YOU'RE A TARGET
It’s not just love—it’s addiction. Trauma bonds make leaving feel impossible, even when you know they’re hurting you. Until you understand the cycle, you’ll keep getting pulled back in.
This article shows you what’s really happening and how to break free.
NEVER BE MANIPULATED AGAIN
Empaths love deeply—but that love makes them prime targets for narcissists, manipulators, and emotional vampires.
The SmartEmpath® framework teaches you real skills, not just awareness—so you can spot manipulation before it hooks you, set unbreakable boundaries, and finally take back control.
NARCISSISTIC LOVE TRAP
You believe in love’s power to heal—but what if love is being used against you? Narcissists take without giving, leaving you emotionally exhausted.
This article explores why empaths fall into one-sided relationships and how to stop the cycle before it drains you dry.
WHY YOU DISAPPEAR INTO OTHERS
If chaos feels like home and stability makes you uneasy, it’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because your nervous system was wired for survival.
This article reveals why empaths struggle to relax, why stable relationships feel foreign, and how to break the cycle before you sabotage your own peace.
NARCISSISTIC PARENT ABUSE
Growing up with a narcissistic parent isn’t just painful—it shapes your brain.
If you’ve spent your life hyper-aware of others’ moods, fearing disappointment, or feeling invisible, this article explains why.
"Empaths thrive when they stop over-giving and start choosing themselves. These articles aren’t here to comfort you. They’re here to wake you up.."
- Dr. Michael Haggstrom
DR. MICHAEL HAGGSTROM
🔸 TRAUMA RECOVERY EXPERT 🔸 DOCTOR IN COUNSELLING 🔸 REGISTERED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL
About Dr. Haggstrom
Dr. Michael Haggstrom, Doctor in Counselling, has a full-time clinical counselling practice and is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers, Canada.
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