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You are familiar with gas lighting where we twist reality over and over again in order to create doubt. You begin to question yourself, doubt your recollection and feel like you are losing your sanity. 593 more wordsvia The Terrible Gaslighting Twenty — Knowing the Narcissist

I have heard this said so many times, read about it from bewildered and perplexed people and know from experience the confusion that accompanies this question. 1,066 more wordsvia But Why Did The Narcissist Do That? — Knowing the Narcissist

It is a well known fact that those that suffer from PTSD are at a much higher risk for falling into substance abuse. Many people with PTSD often find themselves going for the bottle or something else harmful to help quickly find relief from their pain. But could early substance abuse actually lead to PTSD? […]via Could Substance Abuse be Causing PTSD? — Beva’s PTSD Blog