The aftermath of a narcissistic relationship...

If you’ve been in a narcissistic relationship and successfully walked away, let me be the first to say congratulations! People often celebrate engagements, baby showers, or new jobs, but we rarely applaud those who leave toxic relationships or unhealthy work environments. Yet, those milestones deserve just as much recognition.

If you’ve been a victim of a narcissist, you may have found yourself believing you were the problem—blaming yourself for everything, even things entirely out of your control. That’s because narcissists excel at manipulation, convincing you that you’re at fault for their behavior. I know this firsthand. I, too, was once trapped in a relationship where, if it rained, I was somehow made to feel responsible.

But now that you’ve left, the question is: how do you unlearn all the lies they planted in your mind? How do you reclaim your sense of self? It starts with what you tell yourself.

For me, the healing journey began with daily affirmations and journaling. Writing down positive, self-affirming statements helped rewire my thoughts, and journaling gave me a safe space to process my emotions. The breakthrough came when I allowed myself to truly feel—to acknowledge the pain instead of numbing it. I remember crying out of nowhere, not because I was sad in that moment, but because I was finally releasing the emotions I’d suppressed for so long.

Healing from narcissistic abuse is a journey, but you don’t have to do it alone. Subscribe for more tips and insights, and let’s grow together.