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In this Pandoras Box Podcast, Kaleah delves deep into the heart-wrenching aftermath of narcissistic abuse, shedding light on why PTSD becomes a predominant challenge post-relationship.
Letting go after being entwined with a narcissist is an intricate journey. It’s not merely about physical separation; it involves an arduous introspection, confronting the reasons that tethered one to the relationship, and unraveling the self-deceptions and fears that fortified the bond.
In recent times, the terms “narcissism” and “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” have surged into the limelight, becoming prominent buzzwords in our societal conversations. Their prevalence prompts us to ponder: Is there a significant rise in individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits, or have these terms become a convenient means to brush aside complex issues with partners or family members?
Navigating the Allure and Peril of Peter Pans and Captain Hooks in Relationships
In any relationship with a narcissist – whether it’s a friendship, an intimate partnership, a family tie, or a professional association – setting robust boundaries becomes crucial.
Most people I’ve worked with coming out of Narcissistic abuse have some form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But they may not be aware this is what is going on. They may have a lot of the symptoms of PTSD but not realize they are suffering from PTSD, rather than just a bad breakup.
Empaths, highly sensitive people and scapegoats may have grown up in family systems where there was narcissism, sociopathy, addiction and/or mental illness. They are often the black sheep of the family and the scapegoat for the family issues. They may have been scapegoated throughout their childhood from not only their family but their peers, teachers and even church. They may have been bullied a lot.
When we continue to tell the same story over and over, which is really common for people with PTSD after narcissistic abuse, we tend to get stuck in our stories and don’t have the progress we want. This is why it is important to work with your story and find another version of it that is much more empowering.
Kaleah does a deep dive into Shamanic Hypnotherapy, talk about clinical hypnotherapy, shamanism, and how it is used to help you break free from toxic relationships, narcissists and others unwanted, unhealthy connections.
We always hear about the dance between the narcissist and the empath. It isn’t just being an empath that attracts the narcissist or keeps us in relationship with one, it is toxic empathy.