Karma & Diamonds

Narcissists rely on control. They know exactly how to provoke a reaction, shift blame and keep you emotionally entangled. Not by accident, but by design. ㅤ But the moment their tactics stop working, the dynamic begins to change. ㅤ Here are five quiet ways to take your power back — without ever raising your voice: ㅤ 1. Respond with questions, not explanations. ㅤ When they try to trap you with loaded questions, stay calm and flip it. Say things like, “Why do you ask?” or “What makes you say that?” ㅤ It puts the focus back on them, and avoids the defence they’re hoping for. ㅤ 2. Slow everything down. ㅤ Urgency is one of their most effective tools. The faster you react, the easier you are to manipulate. ㅤ Taking your time to respond disrupts their rhythm — and reminds you that you don’t owe anyone instant access to your energy. ㅤ 3. Keep your language neutral. ㅤ A narcissist wants emotion, because emotion is fuel. Phrases like, “That’s one way to look at it,” or “I’ll give it some thought,” allow you to disengage without escalating. ㅤ You’re not shutting down — you’re protecting your peace. ㅤ 4. Agree in unexpected ways. ㅤ If they throw an insult like “You’re so selfish,” try saying, “Maybe I am.” ㅤ They expect pushback. They don’t know what to do with indifference. When there’s no reaction, there’s no control. ㅤ 5. Detach from their validation. ㅤ Their influence fades the moment you stop needing their approval. When their opinion no longer defines you, the game is over. ㅤ You don’t need to convince them of your worth — just remember it for yourself. ㅤ Control only works when you keep engaging. The second you stop justifying, defending, or explaining: they lose access. ㅤ Have you experienced this? Share your story below, your voice might help someone else feel less alone. ㅤ #smitajoshi #narcissist #narcissists #narcissistsurvivor #narcissistrecovery #narcissistawareness #narcissisticabusesurvivor

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Doing everything alone feels safer than risking disappointment. Real strength is letting the right people help and seeing that being supported by the right people can be safe. ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma

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The compliments keep their image intact while the criticism and coldness behind closed doors keeps you small and second guessing yourself. ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma

Here are 5 ways male narcissists project unresolved ‘mother revenge’ onto their partners... ㅤ 💔 He Punishes You for His Emotional Needs ㅤ He expects you to meet all of his emotional demands but shuts down when it’s your turn to receive. Deep down, he’s reenacting the emotional deprivation he felt with his mother ㅤ 💔 He Projects His Mother’s Flaws onto You ㅤ Without realising it, he sees you through the lens of his unresolved anger—accusing you of being “too much,” “too emotional,” or “controlling,” even when you’re not. ㅤ 💔 He Sabotages Moments of Intimacy ㅤ The closer you get, the more he pulls away—disappearing, picking fights, or criticising you. Vulnerability reminds him of the mother-wound he hasn’t faced. ㅤ 💔 He Resents Your Femininity ㅤ Your softness, strength, or success may trigger his unresolved feelings of inadequacy. He punishes you for embodying what he couldn’t express with his mother. ㅤ 💔 He Competes With You ㅤ Rather than building a partnership, he sees the relationship as a power struggle. He needs to “win,” to feel superior—because being powerless around his mother left deep wounds ㅤ His behaviour may be rooted in trauma, but your healing doesn’t depend on fixing him. You are not responsible for the little boy inside him—you’re responsible for protecting the woman you are. ㅤ If you relate... ㅤ Remember to get my best seller 'KARMA & DIAMONDS' where I dive into this on a deeper level 💎 ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #narcissist #childhoodtrauma #narcissism

When you say no, they lose easy access to your energy. So they label your limits as rude to push you back into compliance, to put you back in your box. ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma

Over-sharing and the way it breaks down protection. Do you agree? ㅤ cc: davidghiyam ㅤ #smitajoshi #relationships #psychology #emotionalintelligence #evileye #nazar #kabbalah #infinitevessel #evileye #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #astrology #relationships #soulmates #judaism #islam #buddhism #hinduism #humandesign #vedic #kabbala

You say yes to stay safe, not because you always want to. Healing begins when you start tolerating small waves of discomfort in order to honour yourself. ㅤ #smitajoshi #karmaanddiamonds #psychology #emotionalintelligence #narcissist #narcissism #relationships #breakups #trauma

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