Narcissistic abuse is one of the most misunderstood forms of emotional trauma. Many survivors come into therapy unsure whether what they experienced “counts” as abuse at all. There may have been no bruises, no obvious shouting, and no single moment they can point to—yet the impact runs deep. If you are a survivor of narcissistic abuse, your confusion, self-doubt, and exhaustion make sense. What Is Narcissistic Abuse? Narcissistic abuse typically occurs in relationships where