How Narcissistic Abuse Affects Getting Started In 2023

Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Caroline Strawson

Narcissisticabuse, Health & Fitness, Narcissist, Self-improvement, Education, Recovery, Mental Health, Trauma

4.8 • 701 Ratings

🗓️ 10 January 2023

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

At this time of year, it's common to feel discouraged if we haven't made progress on our goals. Even though we may want to take action, something within us may be holding us back. In this episode, we'll explore the internal barriers that prevent us from reaching our goals and provide strategies for overcoming them and building momentum.

What you will learn in this episode:

Strategies for getting unstuck and making progress
What protector parts are and how to utilize these internal resources for personal growth
Tools for maintaining emotional independence in the face of external influences

Ten years ago, I was trapped in narcissistic abuse and felt like there was no way out. But now, I know that it's possible to have an amazing life after recovery. One of the things that helped me get on the path to recovery was learning to listen to my mind and body. We all have different parts of ourselves - some that want to stay in, others that want to go out. Some parts that make us feel disgusted with ourselves and others that love us. It's important to understand why we have these different parts of ourselves, because even the "bad" parts are there with loving intent. In this episode, I'll share how to read the "bad" parts and see how they're trying to protect you, as well as how to make sure the "good" parts are with you more often.

Resources:

Sign up for my FREE Masterclass on Attachment Styles of the Narcissist on Sunday 15th January 2022: https://carolinestrawson.showit.site/attachment-styles
Join my FREE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
Access my low cost Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Programme https://go.carolinestrawson.com/heal-the-trauma-of-narcissistic-abuse
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
Find me on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinestrawson
My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the narcissistic trauma recovery podcast. I'm Caroline Strawson and I'll be sharing with you
0:09.6	awareness, understanding and education about the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse to help you thrive.
0:16.5	I want you to know that I've been exactly where you are and I believe you.
0:21.4	And this show is all about taking you from trauma to transformation.
0:27.2	Hey, my friends and a massive warm welcome to the narcissistic trauma recovery podcast.
0:32.7	I'm absolutely delighted that you are here as always.
0:37.0	You know, I know we're meeting under these awful,
0:40.3	awful circumstances, but I'm so glad, however you've found your way to my podcast, I really,
0:46.1	really am, because I want you to know, however you feel right now, I have felt it as well.
0:50.4	And I know many people that follow me will look at me and think, you seem so confident, Caroline, and everything else. Believe me, I still have my moments. So I can absolutely guarantee you that. But I want you to know 10 years ago, it was a really different story for me. You know, every morning for me, I would wake up desperately trying not to have a panic attack, self-harming, you know, literally using
1:11.6	the end of my toothpaste on the tops of my thighs and what I now know, because I integrate
1:16.7	what we call internal family systems or IFS, which is an evidence-based part therapy into the
1:21.3	work that I do. Self-harm is actually a protector part for me. It was distracting me away
1:26.4	from the pain of really the pain of being in my
1:28.9	head and feeling not good enough, which took me all the way back to some childhood experiences as
1:34.0	well. So it really is important for you to know that there is this light, even if it feels like
1:40.1	it's a really long dark tunnel. I get that. I felt exactly the same. But I want you to know that there is hope. There is life to narcissistic abuse. And there can actually be an even better life as well. You know, it really humbles me that you come and listen to my podcast. I get so many wonderful messages from you. And, you know, it really does mean the world because I want you to know
2:01.2	you're not alone in any of this. And I'll keep showing up, doing my podcast, doing my YouTube,
2:07.1	going over on Instagram, doing my reels, making a fool of myself very often as well.
2:11.5	You know, and I obviously have my groups and certifications and healing programs too. You know,
2:16.1	I genuinely feel like I went through
2:18.5	narcissistic abuse so that I could be a light for others. And I really, really genuinely believe that.
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