Chapter 38: Digital Defiance and the Narcissism of Empire
In Chapter 38 of The United States of Disconnection, Darren Elliott exposes the narcissism of the digital age and calls for defiance rooted in empathy.
Chapter 50: A New Vision for Humanity — Choosing Connection Over Control
Darren Elliott offers a vision for post-narcissistic culture in Chapter 50 of The United States of Disconnection: connection over control.
Chapter 1: What Just Happened to Us? — from The United States of Disconnection
Darren Elliott opens The United States of Disconnection with Chapter 1: “What Just Happened to Us?”, naming the confusion of an anxious age.
Chapter 42: Christian Nationalism and the Narcissism of Moral Empire — from The United States of Disconnection
Darren Elliott confronts Christian nationalism in Chapter 42 of The United States of Disconnection, exposing its narcissistic misuse of faith.
Chapter 43: Project 2025 — The Narcissistic Blueprint for Empire
Darren Elliott unpacks Project 2025 in Chapter 43 of The United States of Disconnection, exposing its narcissistic blueprint for authoritarian rule.
Chapter 40: Trump, Gaslighting, and the Narcissistic Culture of Politics — from The United States of Disconnection
Darren Elliott exposes Trump’s gaslighting and America’s narcissistic political culture in Chapter 40 of The United States of Disconnection.
Chapter 34: When the President Is a Narcissist — from The United States of Disconnection
What happens when a narcissist becomes president? Darren Elliott reveals how Trump’s abuse tactics reshape America in The United States of Disconnection.
Free Chapter 34 Summary “When the President Is a Narcissist” from The United States of Disconnection.
Through the Screen: How Media and Social Media Amplify Narcissism
From celebrity culture to social media, our screens reward narcissism. Learn how image-driven platforms fuel disconnection and how to reclaim authenticity.
The Narcissistic Workplace: Why Disconnection Gets Rewarded at Work
Workplaces often reward narcissism—performance over empathy, image over integrity. Learn how disconnection thrives at work and what true leadership requires.
When Friends Feel Far Away: Narcissism and the Loneliness Epidemic
Narcissism doesn’t just affect families—it shapes friendships and communities. Learn how disconnection fuels loneliness and how empathy can rebuild bonds.
Parenting in the Mirror: How Narcissism Passes Through Families
Narcissism is often inherited through family patterns. Learn how disconnection in parenting gets passed down—and how compassion can break the cycle.
Love and Disconnection: How Narcissism Shapes Our Relationships
Narcissism affects more than individuals—it shapes relationships. Discover how disconnection plays out in love, family, and friendships, and how healing begins.
Trapped in Performance: How Success Culture Fuels Disconnection
When worth is tied to performance, connection suffers. Explore how success culture fuels narcissism—and why authenticity is the true path to healing.
Shame: The Silent Fuel Behind Narcissism
Shame is the hidden force beneath narcissism. Learn how it shapes disconnection, why it’s so powerful, and how empathy begins the healing process.
The Everyday Faces of Narcissism: It’s Closer Than You Think
Narcissism isn’t just extreme or abusive—it shows up in subtle, everyday ways. Learn how disconnection hides in families, workplaces, and culture.
Where Narcissism Begins: The Childhood Roots of Disconnection
Narcissism often starts in childhood when emotional needs go unmet. Learn how early wounds create survival patterns—and how healing begins with awareness.
Why Narcissism Isn’t the Enemy (and Why We All Have It)
Narcissism isn’t a flaw to erase—it’s a survival strategy. Discover why we all carry it, and how compassion and awareness open the door to healing.
Becoming a Recovering Narcissist: A Closing Reflection from The Narcissism Recovery Project
It all begins with an idea.
The Invisible Load: Are You Really Pulling Your Weight in Your Relationship?
It all begins with an idea.