One of the unfortunate side effects of healing from narcissistic abuse is the realization that traits you thought were uniquely yours are actually trauma responses. This causes quite a bit of cognitive dissonance as you navigate the process of dismantling who you thought you were for who you actually are.
In this episode, I explain the emotional rollercoaster that occurs during this part of healing and the one process that gets overlooked, but is imperative for you to come out the other side more whole and secure.
CW: mental health, abuse, whiteness, capitalism, patriarchy
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