Love-bombing. Gaslighting. Stonewalling. Bread-crumbing. Scapegoating. Emotional manipulation. You've done the research. But have you heard of Those who have this less common personality trait are known as Highly Sensitive Persons (or HSPs). The author used these exact strategies to recover after a 5-year marriage to a covert narcissist and they will work for you too. Even if you are not ready to go "no-contact" with the narcissist in your life. Even if you have given up on being in a healthy relationship in which you are truly loved and valued for who you are. And even if the abuse happened years ago or continues from a family member. HSP, you have a beautiful gift to give to the world, but you'll never reach your full potential until you learn to love and hold space for yourself before you give to others.