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3 Hidden Steps to Let Go of a Narcissistically Abusive Relationship and Finally Move On
3 Easy Steps to Let Go of the Trauma of Your past Toxic Relationship
Moving on from a season in your life where you were psychologically, emotionally, and maybe even physically tortured isn’t easy.
It’s difficult but not impossible to overcome the sadness and confusion you feel, and it will be a lot faster if you focus your energy on the points that follow.
Don’t Carry the Pain of What They Did
Forgive yourself for staying with the narcissist despite the warning signs and what they did.
You may be feeling angry and frustrated right now, and staying with this person might have you questioning your own judgment, but the way you acted wasn’t your fault.
If one or more of your parents were narcissists then you will have attachment trauma which happens because you did not receive unconditional love as an infant.
Instead, you received neglect, abuse, and conditional love.
This taught you from your earliest age that your self-worth and how much others care about you is dependent on how much you do for people, not who you are.
