About the Book
Are you confused or hurt struggling to make sense of a relationship that left you questioning your reality?
In Understanding Narcissistic Abuse — Definitions and True Stories, psychotherapist Diane Wall brings clarity and compassion to one of the most devastating and often misunderstood forms of emotional abuse. Drawing from more than 20 years of work with survivors, the book explains manipulation tactics like gaslighting, hoovering, and mirroring, and pairs clear definitions with real-life stories so readers can name what happened and make sense of their reality.
Not everyone who needs this book is the victim themselves. Often, the people who love them feel just as confused, helpless, and unsure of how to help. This book gives you the clarity, language, and insight to understand what that person has been up against. This book makes the invisible abuse visible. Through real examples and clear explanations, you’ll learn to recognize the different types of narcissism, the cycle of abuse, the effects this abuse creates, and the common tactics used to maintain power and control. By gaining this understanding for yourself, you’ll be better prepared to offer support without judgment, pressure, or unintentionally making things worse.
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Straightforward definitions
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True stories that validate your experience
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Language that helps you explain what happened
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Encouragement and direction for next steps
About the Author
Diane Wall LPC is a licensed psychotherapist and the founder
of Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abuse (ØT4DA.org), a
nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic
abuse. Her work has helped countless individuals recognize covert manipulation, break the cycle of abuse, and reclaim
their lives.
Diane is also the author of a children's book called "Who Do
You Love More?" This beautifully illustrated book shows a
child that everyone is unique in their own way, making them special like no one else, and it's impossible to pick a favorite.
What readers are saying about the book
Understanding Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse is a calculated form of emotional and psychological manipulation. It creates confusion, isolation, and self-doubt, especially when the abuser appears charming to everyone else. One of the most powerful tools in healing is language. When we have the words for what happened, clarity returns and recovery can begin.
You are not alone.
You are not crazy.
Healing is possible.