Starting Your Healing Journey After Narcissistic Abuse
Your healing starts from stabilization, not digging in and working with all those memories and doing intense trauma work. That is the other stage. It's like you do that when you're more prepared to tolerate that kind of distress. But then you have to stabilize, stabilize, stabilize to begin with, and you have to give yourself the permission.
Feeling lost after leaving a narcissistic relationship? Danish Bashir, a trusted expert in narcissistic abuse recovery, offers a guiding hand in this episode. Forget about diving into the painful memories right away; Danish emphasizes the importance of stabilization as your first step. He breaks down how creating a simple, sustainable routine focused on self-care—like getting enough rest, eating well, and exercising—can lay the groundwork for your recovery. It’s all about taking baby steps and being kind to yourself.
Danish also discusses how changing your self-talk and stopping the cycle of self-criticism can make a world of difference. This episode is a gentle reminder that healing is a journey, and it’s perfectly okay to take it one step at a time. Tune in to discover how small, manageable actions can set you on the path to reclaiming your life.