The Annoying Trauma Response Born of Narcissistic Abuse

Overexplaining, Explained

“Oh jeez, I’m talking way too much. Sorry, I’m being totally obnoxious. Why am I like this?” — Me, several times a day while responding to a genuine question from someone who asked without ulterior motives.

Trigger warnings: Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma

I’ve mentioned before that during the entirety of our time together, my abuser rarely left me alone in a room for more than a few minutes.