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The Covert Narcissist: 11 Signs You’re Dealing With Evil in Disguise

1d ago

A wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing stands at a church pulpit, preaching to a congregation of sheep. A large cross hangs on the wall behind, and sunlight filters through a tall stained-glass window. The image is a symbolic representation of covert narcissism — manipulation hidden beneath kindness, authority, or spiritual leadership. A visual metaphor for predatory control masked as care or morality.

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The Body Keeps the Score: 5 Physical Signs You’re Still Carrying Trauma

Your body remembers what your mind tries to delete.

May 4

An illustration of a person viewed from behind, glowing with radiant orange and yellow energy lines emanating from their body. The visual symbolizes stored trauma in the nervous system. Overlaid text reads: “The Body Keeps the Score — 5 Physical Signs You’re Still Carrying Trauma.” A representation of somatic trauma and mind-body connection.

May 4

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The Covert Narcissist’s Endgame: 7 Ways They Destroy You Once You’re No Longer Useful

You’ve figured out what they are.

1d ago

$A dark, dramatic image of a cracked black mask suspended in mid-air, partially shattered. Behind the broken pieces, a solemn man’s face emerges from the darkness, illuminated with a soft reddish glow, symbolizing the unveiling of one’s true self beneath a fractured facade.$

$A dark, dramatic image of a cracked black mask suspended in mid-air, partially shattered. Behind the broken pieces, a solemn man’s face emerges from the darkness, illuminated with a soft reddish glow, symbolizing the unveiling of one’s true self beneath a fractured facade.$

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The Flight Response: 7 Hidden Signs Your Constant Motion Is Actually Trauma in Disguise (And How to…

You’re not busy. You’re running.

2d ago

A man in business attire looks panicked as he checks his watch while holding a smartphone and keys. His expression suggests he’s late or running out of time, conveying urgency, stress, or anxiety in a professional context.

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Hey — I’m Cody Taymore.

If this found you, there’s a good chance you’ve been through more than you’ve admitted. Maybe PTSD that didn’t come from war — but from…

2d ago

Hey — I’m Cody Taymore.

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The Fight Response: 8 Signs Your Anger Isn’t Just Anger — It’s a Trauma Response (And How to…

You’re not an angry person. You’re just surrounded by incompetence. By boundary-crossers. By people who should know better.

4d ago

The Fight Response: 8 Signs Your Anger Isn’t Just Anger — It’s a Trauma Response (And How to…

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The Fawn Response: How Your ‘Niceness’ Might Actually Be a Trauma Response (And What to Do About…

You’re always the one who stays late.

4d ago

A close-up of a woman with a complex expression of both smiling and crying. A single tear runs down her cheek while she maintains a strained smile, conveying a powerful mix of pain, resilience, and emotional conflict.

4d ago

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The Freeze Response: 7 Silent Signs You’re Still Trapped in Survival Mode (And How to Finally…

You don’t feel scared. You feel nothing.

4d ago

A close-up image of a man in a suit, standing in an office. The left half of his face is digitally altered to appear frozen with frost and ice texture, while the right half looks normal and warm. The contrast symbolizes emotional coldness versus warmth or duality in personality.

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The Enabler’s Handbook: 11 Ways You Might Be Protecting a Narcissist Without Realizing It

You’re not supporting them. You’re making their abuse possible.

6d ago

A vintage, leather-bound book titled “The Enabler’s Handbook” lies closed on a wooden surface. The book cover features gold embossed text and ornate corner detailing, giving it the appearance of an old, authoritative manual.

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Why So Many High Achievers Are Actually Trauma Survivors in Disguise

“Your relentless drive wasn’t ambition — it was your body remembering what happened when you failed.”

May 7

Why So Many High Achievers Are Actually Trauma Survivors in Disguise

May 7

Cody Taymore

Cody Taymore

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Sales Exec. Trauma survivor. Recovered alcoholic. ADHD & C-PTSD human. Sometimes serious. Sometimes funny. Always real. medium.com/kill-the-silence

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