Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Healing After Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic abuse often unfolds invisibly, leaving deep and lasting wounds. Survivors may find themselves grappling with confusion, self-doubt, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and a profound sense of isolation. Relationships marked by manipulation, gaslighting, emotional neglect, and devaluation can cause significant psychological harm, even if those experiences are difficult to explain to others.
Healing begins by reconnecting with a lost sense of self. After prolonged exposure to narcissistic patterns, it is common to question personal worth, intuition, and memories. The journey toward recovery involves gently rebuilding identity, nurturing self-trust, and finding solid ground again after years — or even decades — of emotional upheaval.
Many survivors experience signs such as chronic self-blame, fear of trusting others, difficulty setting boundaries, a deep sense of shame, and a persistent feeling of not being “good enough.” Anxiety, depression, and emotional numbness are also common companions on this journey. Recognising these patterns is an important and powerful first step toward healing.
Recovery from narcissistic abuse is deeply personal and rarely linear. It involves untangling complex emotions, making space for grief and anger, and understanding how early attachment wounds or repeated invalidation may have shaped current experiences.
I have trained with Dr Ramani Durvasula in her Narcissistic treatment clinician program and my approach includes trauma-informed work, cognitive restructuring, inner child healing, and compassion-focused practices — all designed to restore a sense of inner safety and self-worth.
Reclaiming one’s life after narcissistic abuse is not about “fixing” what was broken; it is about rediscovering the inherent strength, wisdom, and dignity that were always there, even under layers of harm. Healing is not only possible — it is an act of profound self-love and courage.
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