Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (6 in 1): MasterClass, Workbook and Guide for Healing from Trauma and Toxic ... and Recover from Unhealthy Relationships)

You realize you can’t make everyone happy.

You understand that being emotionally vulnerable is strength.

There is value in being accountable.

In a strange way, the narcissist actually taught you a few valuable things.

The muscles are often tense when the body is under high stress, and massage can help ease pain, relieve body stress,

Keeping the body in this state constantly is extremely unhealthy. One good strategy is being aware of the toxic, negative energy when it arises—demanding your attention—and just… stop. Don’t respond immediately.

Keeping a journal is a valuable way to channel your thoughts, emotions or whatever is affecting your overall mental functionality. Setting time aside each day to write out whatever is on your mind at that moment is healing, and a very safe way to express feelings. When you go over what you’ve written, you’ll be able to see anything that is botherin

Since the road of recovery and healing is often bumpy and turbulent—one with periods of time when you take a few steps back—mindfulness

Rather than viewing this experience as a terrible event in your past, see it more as a challenge you overcame and allowed you to become an expert on the narcissistic personality.