Seasonal Loneliness From Narcissistic Abuse

Trauma & Narcissism Redefined

Caroline Strawson

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

4.8 • 701 Ratings

🗓️ 26 December 2023

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Recently I had some conversations with members from my Facebook group who, after enduring narcissistic abuse, struggle with feelings of unattractiveness and unworthiness due to their single status. In this episode, I dispel the misconception that our value is tied to our romantic relationships. I hope this episode helps you to discover and embrace your intrinsic self-worth, independent of others' opinions or actions.

What you will learn in this episode:

How to take ownership of our own life and feelings.
Understanding where self-worth comes from and not allowing others to control how we feel.
What you can expect from this podcast next year.

During Christmas, it's common to feel a deep sense of worthlessness and loneliness, especially after leaving a narcissistic relationship. Many of us, particularly in our middle years, fear that we're destined to remain single forever. I've been there too. But this belief is often just a self-defense mechanism to avoid falling for another narcissist. The truth is, we all have value, regardless of our relationship status. In this episode, I share my own journey to illustrate how you can recognize your own worth and, if you choose, find love again, no matter where you are in life.

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My website: https://www.carolinestrawson.com/

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the narcissistic abused and trauma recovery podcast. I'm Caroline Strawson and I'll be sharing with you awareness, understanding and education about the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse. I've been exactly where you are right now and this podcast is a beacon of hope for you to know that you
0:22.8	are believed, you are seen, you are heard and you are not alone. And my hope for listening to
0:29.6	the podcast is it will help you move from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth
0:35.6	after the trauma of narcissistic abuse because it is possible.
0:40.7	You are enough and you deserve to thrive.
0:46.2	Hi, my friends and a massive welcome to the narcissistic abuse and trauma recovery podcast.
0:52.3	It's my absolute pleasure to have you listening here today,
0:55.4	whether you're one of my regular listeners or indeed you are new because you are just realizing
1:00.6	that perhaps the person in your life that you wouldn't thought was the love of your life,
1:05.4	your parent, your friend, your co-worker, you're suddenly realizing that they could in fact be a narcissist. And I know what
1:13.3	that's like. I was in a marriage for 12 years with my ex-husband for over 14 years, and I didn't
1:20.4	even realize I had been in an abusive relationship, certainly with a covert narcissist,
1:25.6	until I actually came out of that relationship. So please never
1:29.0	think that you're stupid, never think that how could you not see that? Hey, it happens to the best of us,
1:34.8	and narcissistic abuse holds no bounds with that. Now, I just wanted to do really a short podcast
1:40.6	today because I know it's the festive period, it's the holiday times, and I still wanted
1:46.3	to put one out that maybe this can be a little anchor point, a little check-in point for you,
1:51.3	just to remind you that how you feel right now does not need to be how you feel forever.
1:58.7	I know sometimes it can really feel like, can't it, that we're stuck in
2:02.1	this kind of black hole and there's no light at the end of this tunnel and this is it.
2:07.9	Our life is over. And I even had it actually in my free group. I have a free group called
2:13.1	Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Recovery for Women and do make sure that you come and join
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