Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren’t alone.” ~Jeanne McElvaney, Healing Insights: Effects of Abuse for Adults Abused as Children  When I first met my husband, when he had just started medical school at a large university, I thought he was just insecure. I believed that he would grow out of his need to be the center of attention, receive constant validation, and … Continue reading From the Spouse of a Narcissist: Here’s What You Need to Know