What is Narcissistic Abuse?
Narcissistic Abuse is a specific type of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) that is characterized by the creation of a false depiction of themselves (the abuser) to gain access to and then take advantage of their victim(s). They create the false perception that they have the victim’s best interests at heart when making decisions and in their behaviors and initially feign remorse for any “mistakes” or misdeeds. They then use a systematic and willful process of emotional abuse, psychological abuse and manipulation, financial abuse, and the myths believed in mainstream culture about domestic violence to gain and maintain power and control over their victim. Narcissistic abuse will always exhibit post separation abuse if and when their partner leaves the relationship.
While not all perpetrators of Narcissistic Abuse would meet all of the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, they would likely rank very high on narcissistic traits.
While not all perpetrators of Narcissistic Abuse would meet all of the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, they would likely rank very high on narcissistic traits.
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence (also known as Intimate Partner Violence) is a systematic and willful pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another and includes, but is not limited to intimidation, physical assault, sexual assault, psychological and/or emotional abuse, and economic coercion. (See Power and Control Wheel.)
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