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. For more inspiration and insight on manipulation and red flags, follow her on Instagram here.
Healing from Narcissistic Abuse with Lifestyle: Nutritionists Share Best Tips on Nourishing Foods and Diets
When survivors have been abused by a narcissist, they can experience a plethora of stress-related symptoms.
Divorcing and Co-Parenting With Narcissists: Lawyers Share Tips For Handling High-Conflict Personalities in Court
Lawyers and mediators share their best tips on how to divorce a narcissist and tackle custody issues with effectiveness.
Fawn Is The Trauma Response Tied To People-Pleasing and Toxic Relationships — Here’s How To Heal
You’ve likely heard of trauma responses like fight, flight, or freeze. But have you heard of “fawn?” Fawning is a trauma response characterized by appeasing a predator or complying with their demands to avoid danger and mitigate threat.
6 Behaviors “High-Functioning” Trauma Survivors Will Understand Deeply
As a researcher specializing in trauma, I often hear myths about how trauma can affect people and present itself. Here are six behaviors “high-functioning” trauma survivors will understand deeply: Being calm isn’t a sign that the trauma never happened.
6 Behaviors of Narcissists That We Can “Learn” From and Use Differently — Without Being Toxic
Unhealthy narcissistic behaviors cause harm to others. Undoubtedly none of us want to become narcissistic nor would we want to take on any of these traits.
8 Dating App Red Flag Phrases That Are Surprisingly Toxic — Translated
Watch out for these eight red flag phrases on dating apps.
The Narcissist’s Covert Enablers: 6 Toxic Red Flags to Watch Out For
Enablers of the narcissist can exist on a spectrum.
Daddy Issues: 5 Toxic Signs of Narcissistic Fathers
If you’re the daughter or son of a narcissistic father, you likely experienced manipulation and exploitation from an early age.