Tips to recover from narcissistic abuse
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- The first step to healing is to admit that we have faced abuse – this awareness will help us in starting the journey of making ourselves feel better.
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When we are in a relationship with a narcissist, abuse can come in different forms, from physical to verbal to emotional. Working our way to healing is difficult when we have faced extreme narcissistic abuse – however, it is not impossible. Addressing this, Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre wrote, " Abuse is difficult to overcome but healing is possible. "Here are a few tips from the expert on how to start the process of healing.(Unsplash)
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The first step to healing is to admit that we have faced abuse – this awareness will help us in starting the journey of making ourselves feel better. (Unsplash)
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The next step is to start feeling connected with us again. We should practice reclaiming our sense of self. (Unsplash)
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When we have ended a relationship, we will face a surge of emotions. Instead of running away from them, we should allow ourselves to feel them. This will help us to address those emotions. (Unsplash)
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We should open up to the ones whom we trust. We can also consult a therapist to understand how to feel better. (Unsplash)
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We need to set our own boundaries and communicate them to others, so everyone knows their limits. (Unsplash)
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