Embracing Grief After Narcissistic Abuse
Episode Overview
Grief can resurface at any stage of the healing journey. Allowing yourself to feel and express emotions is essential for recovery. Unprocessed grief can affect physical well-being. Self-compassion and emotional awareness are crucial in dealing with grief. Understanding the grieving process helps in healing from narcissistic abuse.
Grief is very much misunderstood. Very often we think it should be been and done and gone and we need to get on with things.
Grief isn't always about losing a loved one. In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast, Caroline Strawson sheds light on the often-overlooked grief that comes with escaping narcissistic abuse. Drawing from her personal experiences, Caroline shares how grief resurfaced during her mother-in-law's funeral, stirring memories of her own mother's passing. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how grief can emerge at any point in your healing journey, even years after the initial trauma.
Caroline discusses the importance of allowing yourself to fully feel and express these emotions as a crucial step towards recovery. She explains how unprocessed grief can manifest physically, affecting your overall well-being, and why it's essential to address the sensations and emotions in your body. Through her candid reflections and expert insights, Caroline encourages you to embrace self-compassion and emotional awareness, particularly when dealing with grief.
By doing so, you can better navigate your healing journey from narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and childhood trauma. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the grieving process and how it plays a vital role in your recovery.