Justine Weber

Justine Weber Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in narcissistic abuse and trauma.

Ever wonder why narcissists can’t just own up to their sh*t? 🙄There IS some psychology behind it. Alloplastic defense of...
05/28/2026

Ever wonder why narcissists can’t just own up to their sh*t? 🙄

There IS some psychology behind it. Alloplastic defense often manifests as shifting blame, avoiding responsibility, and projecting guilt onto others – and it is common in Cluster B personality disorders like narcissism.

Narcissists are unlikely to take accountability, because that would mean accepting that the image they’ve crafted is wavering.

Instead, they’ll shift their own mindset to a victim mentality – everything is happening TO them, not because of them.

Does giving it a psychological definition make it okay? Of course not. But it might help you to understand where this behavior is coming from, and why it is not normal or acceptable.

05/26/2026

One of my top performing videos of all time isn’t about healing from narcissism, or the signs of an abusive partner… it’s about how narcissistic families are like a f*cking cult. 😳

I never thought that video would make such an impact, but it turns out, a lot of you found yourself dealing with cult-like family dynamics!

Whether you escaped your own or found yourself trapped in a new one, we all struggled together to navigate and heal from our experiences.

I said it then, and I’ll say it now: family isn’t everything. ✋🏻 You reserve the right to set boundaries or go no contact with ANYONE, even your relatives. If you need help dealing with a narcissistic family dynamic, reach out to me.

Complex PTSD is a very real struggle, but it’s often minimized or ignored because it does not stem from one “big” trauma...
05/25/2026

Complex PTSD is a very real struggle, but it’s often minimized or ignored because it does not stem from one “big” trauma.

I’m here to tell you that what you’re experiencing is valid, it is common, and it is possible to heal.

Healing from CPTSD is no easy task – you have to unlearn hardwired behaviors, and teach your nervous system that things like safety, boundaries, and rest are no longer threats.

Let’s work through your Complex PTSD and go Beyond Healing together. Link in bio. 🤍

Have you ever tried asking a narcissist about their past?I guarantee you, they’ll struggle to tell you about it. 🤔A frag...
05/21/2026

Have you ever tried asking a narcissist about their past?

I guarantee you, they’ll struggle to tell you about it. 🤔

A fragmented episodic memory is a common trait of narcissism – and one many people don’t know about.

But when you look at the psychology behind it, it makes sense. 🧠

Narcissistic individuals often struggle to form authentic emotional connections, even with parts of their own identity and life experience.

At the same time, they are highly focused on curating and protecting a specific image of themselves.

Put those things together, and it becomes easier to understand why some narcissists may distort, exaggerate, rewrite, or “misremember” parts of their past.

05/20/2026

They provoke. You react. Now they’re the victim, and you’re the villain.

Sounds like you’re dealing with a “crybully.”

But let’s call it what it really is: reactive abuse. 🚨

It can be incredibly jarring when someone continuously comes at you, and then manipulations the situation so that you look and feel like the a**hole.

But defending yourself or putting up boundaries doesn’t make you a bad guy – you’re just reacting to the situation you were pushed into.

Don’t let a crybully escape accountability by blaming you. Call them out, and stand your ground. You’ve got this. 💪🏻

If you’ve experienced estrangement from a narcissistic parent, partner, or family member, I want to hear from you.My nex...
05/18/2026

If you’ve experienced estrangement from a narcissistic parent, partner, or family member, I want to hear from you.

My next book is all about estrangement – the complexities of grief vs. relief. The minimization, misunderstanding, and manipulation. The parts so many experience but so few understand.

If you’re open to sharing your story – whether anonymously or not – your perspective could help others feel less alone. Send me a DM, or email me at drjustinrweber@sereneshift.com 🤍

05/16/2026

To the children with helicopter parents… 💌

Your parent might THINK they are offering unconditional love and support… when actually, they are smothering you in it.

Of course your parent wants to protect you and guide you through the world. But at a certain point, their parenting hinders you from figuring out life for yourself.

Because when you’re never allowed to struggle, you’re never allowed to grow.

Helicopter parenting can have lasting effects on children who experience it. Let’s work through it together. 🤍

Codependency isn’t one-size-fits-all.It shows up in different patterns, different behaviors, and different relationship ...
05/13/2026

Codependency isn’t one-size-fits-all.

It shows up in different patterns, different behaviors, and different relationship dynamics… but the root is often the same.

Codependency results from a fear of your needs going unmet – so what do you need? Safety, validation, control, connection?

Recognizing your own unhealthy patterns isn’t about labeling yourself. It’s about understanding that part of you, so that you can move forward with healthier, more secure relationships.

Let’s recognize and work out our unhealthy patterns, and go Beyond Healing together. 🤍🌸

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