Break up with narcissism : how to break free and stay free / Dr. Alina Kastner.
There is no winning with a narcissistic partner -- and no one should have to play their game to survive. In Break Up with Narcissism, Dr. Alina Kastner, renowned systemic psychotherapist and expert in narcissistic relationships, delivers the ultimate guide to freeing yourself from narcissistic abuse. For anyone who feels trapped, hopeless, or broken in their relationship, this book offers a lifeline. With empathy and expert insight, Dr. Kastner exposes the damaging myths that promise change if you "just try harder" and replaces them with an accessible four-step framework: 1. Recognize the abuse dynamic 2. Protect your emotional health 3. Break free 4. Heal. Blending professional guidance with the compassionate tone of a nurturing friend, Break Up with Narcissism is the empowering roadmap to rediscovering your strength, your worth, and the joy of being fully yourself again.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780760395233
- ISBN: 0760395233
- Physical Description: 239 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Beverly, MA : Fair Winds Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Part one: Identifying you're in a narcissistic's web. Unmasking the narcissist -- Recognizing the narcissist's abuse -- You are not crazy (even if you feel crazy right now) -- Part two: Navigating the storm. Trauma bonding -- How narcissistic abuse affects you -- Coping tools during the relationship -- Part three: Breaking free. Escaping from your hell -- What to expect when you leave -- Recovery after your breakup -- Part four: Staying free. Coping tools after the breakup -- Moving forward: Rising in love with yourself -- Love letters -- Resources -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Index.
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 155.232 KAS (Text) | 36015000772984 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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