Hey there! Still around? Well, thank you! I’ve been MIA for quite some time. I can’t exactly say it’s been a hiatus, but I just totally forgot about this little online world of mine.
I’ve been dealing with a lot lately. In fact, I’m still on the journey of healing. It’s been really tough, if you only knew. I’ve been in such turmoil, spiraling downward, trying to find my balance and get back on my feet, to be myself again.
I’m still in the process of healing. What I didn’t realize is that the journey toward healing is incredibly tough. It’s madness, but I had to dive deep within myself to find the healing I was looking for. One of the things I’ve been focusing on is self-love. And you know what? It works, and in a way, it feels so great!
Anyhow, I’ve been dealing with a narcissist for a very long time. I wasn’t aware of it until I sought professional help and therapy, because I just wasn’t at my best anymore. I could feel myself slowly slipping away, and my mental state deteriorating to the point where I was questioning my existence. I was confused, overwhelmed with negative thoughts, and completely lost. The narcissist was the one who made me disconnect from myself. I ignored the signs for a long time—the manipulation and emotional abuse created so much trauma that I lost my balance and was eventually diagnosed with an adjustment disorder. It was crazy!
Now, let me share some key traits of narcissistic behavior:
Narcissists are known for their inability to form deep, meaningful connections, which often causes them to move quickly from one relationship to the next. This behavior comes from their fundamental incapacity for genuine love and commitment. For a narcissist, relationships are more about fulfilling their own need for admiration, control, and validation, rather than opportunities for mutual growth and emotional bonding.
In the early stages of a relationship, a narcissist may engage in love-bombing, showering their partner with excessive attention and affection. However, once the novelty wears off or the partner begins to expect real emotional intimacy, the narcissist loses interest. They may start devaluing their partner, blaming them for the relationship’s problems, or becoming emotionally distant.
Instead of addressing the underlying issues or working on the relationship, a narcissist is more likely to seek out a new partner who can provide the fresh supply of admiration and excitement they crave. This cycle of discarding one partner and moving on to the next helps them avoid confronting their own emotional deficiencies, reinforcing their sense of superiority.
Ultimately, this pattern leaves behind a trail of broken relationships and emotional damage, as the narcissist continues their relentless pursuit of validation without ever truly connecting with others.
If you find that your partner or someone you’re connected to exhibits narcissistic traits, I encourage you to seek help or make them aware of these tendencies. Often, they aren’t even aware of this side of themselves, and you might help them or—more importantly—save yourself.
Don’t let such a person consume you. And don’t let yourself become one, either!
Take care of yourself first and foremost as you navigate through life. Wishing you a safe and healing journey.
xo,
Ai
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For more information about understanding and overcoming narcissistic and emotional abuse, click the links below.
https://overcoming-narcissist-abuse.teachable.com/p/break-free-from-the-narcissist
Boundaries with Narcissists: Safeguarding Emotional, Psychological, and Physical Independence.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ583RL8
Hilarious (and Horrifying) Narcissistic Memes And Their Meanings.
Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: A Guided Journal for Recovery and Empowerment: Reclaim Your Identity, Build Self-Esteem, and Embrace a Brighter Future
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