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Dr. Tina Paone
@drtinapaone.bsky.social
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Author, Professor, & Licensed Professional Counselor ✅ Substack- https://open.substack.com/pub/drtinapaone ✅ Website - https://www.rise-thrive-therapy.com
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 7h
Heard! Loud and clear 💜 I can relate.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 7h
💜 thank you for sharing. You are a survivor 💜
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 11h
💜 There is no BUT with love 💜 Have you heard this before? Did you recognize the pattern?

#emotionalabuse #narcissisticabuse #domesticviolence #knowledgeispower #psychologicalabuse #cptsd #trauma
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 1d
9 Truths of the Narcissist
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 2d
You are NOT the problem! 💜

#domesticviolence
#narcissisticabuse
#emotionalabuse
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 3d
❤️‍🩹 Have you ever heard someone say this to you? ❤️‍🩹

#knowledgeispower
#emotionalabuse
#domesticviolence
#narcissisticabuse
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 4d
How do you recognize abuse when there are no bruises?

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#narcissisticabuse
Narcissistic Abuse = Domestic Violence
It may not leave bruises but it always leaves scars.
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MomentousRise (Narcissistic Abuse) @momentousrise.bsky.social · Apr 11
follow MomentousRise:

🌿 Website: www.momentousrise.com
📱 Instagram: instagram.com/momentousrise
🧵 Threads: threads.net/@momentousrise

#NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #TraumaHealing #CPTSD #EmotionalAbuseAwareness #SelfReclamation #GriefAndGrowth #HealingJourney #PsychologicalAbuse #MomentousRise
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 7d
Learn the signs 💜 Believe the survivors. Violence thrives in silence. Make some noise! 💜
#DVMN
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 9d
Healing is hard, but reclaiming my birthday? 🎉 Priceless. I stopped ignoring it and started celebrating me. Took control, let go of the past. It feels great.

What did I reclaim? Read my blog👇
Birthday: Reclaimed!
How my 50th birthday gave me back the celebrations I was denied—and the love I had always needed
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 17d
Happy 50th to me! 🥳

After decades of letting the narcissists in my life hijack or flat-out destroy my special day, this is the year I'm finally saying, "This birthday is MINE."

Consider this my official reclamation. 👑 The past is over. The future is bright. Let the good times roll! 🍾
Reclaiming My Birthday
How I’m breaking a lifelong pattern of birthdays hijacked by narcissists—and making 50 a day entirely my own.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 25d
Hearing my own name can make me freeze in place. Have you ever felt that?
When My Own Name Feels Like a Threat
Scenes like this one play out regularly, and it’s how I know narcissistic abuse still lives inside me.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · 29d
It’s hard to explain how a good time for some can be a trigger for others.

#knowledgeispower
#unbroken
“Alexa, Turn It Up to 10!”
How a joyful moment can trigger deep-seated trauma—and the steps that help retrain a nervous system shaped by narcissistic abuse
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Sep 11
Patterns are far more important than an actual diagnosis. Know what you are looking for.

#knowledgeispower #narcassisticabuse #mentalhealthawareness
#unbroken
Why a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) isn't the point.
You don’t need a therapist’s diagnosis to know the truth about what you are experiencing. Naming the patterns is enough—and it’s the first step to reclaiming yourself.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Sep 9
“As soon as I…” - Sounds like a promise but not when there is no intention to follow through…only to manipulate. Future Faking…
Future Faking: A Promise That Never Comes True
Narcissists talk about the future like it’s already written. My ex made all kinds of promises, and none of them were kept. Here's how to recognize the patterns and what to do.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Sep 7
The system wasn’t built to protect survivors of narcissistic abuse - so I built something new.
Why My Practice Specializes in Narcissism and Narcissistic Abuse
I saw firsthand how poorly therapists are trained to recognize narcissism. I want to change that.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Sep 5
I will no longer be silenced!
The Cost of Silence: And the Power of Breaking It
Why speaking your truth is the most radical act of self-love
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Sep 3
Sometimes it’s hard to tell. Recognize the patterns.
Confidence or Conceit? How to Tell the Difference
Not all confidence is created equal—here’s how to spot when it’s genuine, and when it’s a mask for narcissism.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Sep 1
Sometimes you feel like you can manage the effects of narcissism on your own. Other times you feel like you cannot.
When to Seek Help
How do you recognize the moment that you can't (and shouldn't) navigate narcissism alone?
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Aug 30
It can be confusing when you feel targeted by a narcissist.
Why Narcissists Target Certain People
Narcissists don’t target everyone—they seek out certain traits. Learn why they may choose you, how your best qualities can be exploited, and what it takes to break the cycle.
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Aug 28
Freely thrown around when someone behaves like a jerk - narcissist. But who is really a narcissist?
Who is a narcissist?
Understanding the traits and behaviors of a narcissist helps identify them
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Aug 26
Patterns of narcissistic behaviors can show up in many different spaces. Learn how to spot the signs.
Where narcissism shows up
From family to friendships, romance to work—how to spot the hidden patterns of narcissistic abuse before they take root
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Aug 24
A basic understanding of narcissism is essential to assist those who are dealing with the effects of it. Learn more…
What is Narcissism?
Narcissism isn’t just arrogance—it’s control, manipulation, and erosion of self. I thought I understood it as a counselor. I didn’t—until I saw how it had shaped every corner of my life and my childre...
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Dr. Tina Paone @drtinapaone.bsky.social · Aug 22
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Welcome to UNBROKEN
A space for survivors of narcissistic abuse, seekers of clarity, and truth-tellers ready to reclaim their voice
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