Welcome to this episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Community Blog and Podcast. Today, we’re diving deep into a crucial aspect of healing from a relationship with a narcissist: taking accountability for your role in the dynamic. It’s important to understand that while you are not responsible for the narcissist’s actions, you are responsible for your decision to stay in the relationship. This realization is key in shifting from seeing yourself solely as a victim to recognizing how your own choices contributed to your experience. What the narcissist did to you was horrible and undeserved, yet you stayed for various reasons. Accepting this is crucial for your healing journey. Begin by asking, "Why did I stay so long?" This introspection can reveal underlying issues such as childhood trauma, abandonment fears, codependency, people-pleasing tendencies, self-sacrificing behavior, and weak boundaries. Understanding these patterns allows you to replace them with healthier, mor...
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