Stella Reddy's Story

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Spot the Narcissist Video

Narcissists thrive on confusion and control, but knowledge is power.

I know these tactics all too well because I’ve lived them. I’ve felt the sting of gaslighting when my reality was twisted until I doubted myself, the isolation when connections were cut off and the emotional exploitation that left me carrying guilt and shame that wasn’t mine. I lived it for the past 9 years, since August 2016.

I’ve endured the cycle of being kept off balance in the workplace and in my personal life. Yet in recognizing these patterns, I found my strength—the awareness that their behaviour was manipulation, not truth about me. They never knew me, no matter what they claim otherwise.

Naming it was the first step toward reclaiming my voice and my freedom. Healing begins with awareness, and awareness leads to empowerment. The more I learn,  the better I understand the dynamics, so I can deal with them. Videos like this have helped me in my own journey, and I hope they help you in yours.

Taken from YouTube:

“Trauma stays in the body — and survivors of narcissistic abuse often develop unique body language habits without realizing it.
In this video, we break down 7 weird body language habits of narcissistic abuse survivors and explain how years of manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional chaos shape posture, expressions, and subconscious reactions.

People who survive narcissists often carry hypervigilance, self-doubt, and emotional suppression in their body. These strange, subtle behaviors aren’t “quirks” — they’re survival instincts. Understanding these signs can help you recognize the long-term effects of narcissism, rebuild confidence, and finally break the psychological patterns narcissists create.

💔 If you’ve ever flinched at sudden tone shifts or felt yourself shrinking in conversations, this video will help you understand why.
These narcissistic abuse habits reveal more about the trauma than words ever could.”