Made of Mettle
Leaving a Narcissist and Going No Contact: How to Plan a Safer Exit and Protect Yourself
Leaving a narcissist can require far more than simply walking away. Drawing from personal experience, this guide explains how to plan a safer exit, protect your belongings, money, privacy, and digital accounts, go no contact, handle flying monkeys, and manage necessary communication when complete no contact is not possible.
Narcissists and Their Flying Monkeys: How They Use Others to Pressure, Monitor, and Control You
Flying monkeys can become an extension of a narcissist’s influence by carrying messages, gathering information, applying pressure, defending their version of events, or helping them stay involved in your life. This article explains how the dynamic works, how to recognize it, why some people may not realize they are being used, and practical ways to protect your privacy, boundaries, and safety.