Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships

75. Why Did I Stay So Long? Moving Beyond Self-Blame To Heal From A Manipulative Narcissistic Relationship


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Have you ever looked back and wondered why you stayed so long, giving your ex SO many second chances, despite knowing the relationship was somehow toxic?

Breaking free from a narcissistic relationship isn’t just about willpower—this episode will help you make sense of your past choices so you can move forward with self-compassion.

In this episode you will:

  • Gain a clear understanding of why you kept giving your ex second chances
  • Find insight into why narcissistic relationships feel like an addiction you just can’t quit
  • Get a simple exercise you can do today to move beyond self-blame and gain back your self-esteem

Hit play now to start reclaiming your emotional freedom.

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RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  • Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
  • Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
  • Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
  • Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

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In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse, as hosts share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safetyafter love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.

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Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic RelationshipsBy Bre Wolta

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