Shahida Arabi

Shahida is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University. She is a published researcher and author of Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse and Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths. Her books have been translated into 16+ languages all over the world. Her work has been featured on Salon, HuffPost, Inc., Bustle, Psychology Today, Healthline, VICE, NYDaily News and more. For more inspiration and insight on manipulation and red flags, follow her on Instagram here.

Narcissism May Not Be Caused By Childhood Trauma, Research Finds

“It was their childhood trauma!” “They’re just deeply wounded.” Perhaps you’re familiar with these claims when it comes to narcissism. There is a certain myth that gets propagated frequently about the origins of narcissistic traits as well as full-fledged Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). A researcher specializing in narcissism reviews the evidence that shows that childhood trauma may not be the originating cause of narcissism.

The 6 Sexual Mind Games of Narcissists

A wealth of research indicates that narcissists may be prone to engaging in sexual aggression and can even be sexually coercive. But what do their manipulation tactics when it comes to physical intimacy actually look like?

Red Flags of Narcissistic Therapists: Survivors Share Their Horror Stories

Many enter the helping professions due to their empathy for others and a genuine desire to improve their lives. However, no field is exempt from narcissism and fields that grant a certain level of power and authority tend to also attract con artists that are hungry for validation, control, and access to vulnerable populations to manipulate and exploit.

8 Red Flag Text Messages Narcissists Send You – Translated By An Expert

When the narcissist first love-bombs you, they seem to have all the time in the world to communicate with you. After they’ve “hooked” you, however, their communication patterns shift abruptly in ways that give you emotional whiplash. An expert reveals the eight most common red flag text messages from narcissists and what they really mean.