Episode #162: Overcoming a Narcissist Relationship! Featuring Shannon Petrovich
"I've really made it my mission to share with people how to identify with and understand what's going on inside of yourself, what dragged you into the fog and how to get clear."
Shannon Petrovich
Therapist | Author | Youtube Creator
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Self-compassion can be instrumental in learning how to heal from traumatic events narcissistic abuse. You might find that your first reaction is to blame yourself. It may take some time for you to stop critiquing your own behaviors that contributed to the relationship. Remind yourself that how someone treats you is not your fault. Reward yourself for finally getting to a place where you can heal and get out of the situation. Recognize the signs you’re healing from narcissistic abuse as you see them. Above all, be proud of how far you’ve come.
One day, you’ll find that you’re able to forgive yourself instead of judging yourself for the past.It might help to create some mantras to use when you start to feel down. Remembering that you’re strong, that you deserve love, and that you’re brave for getting out of the relationship, can all help you heal.
"Don't be surprised if you feel a tremendous sense of emptiness when you leave this relationship because you've poured so much of yourself into paying attention to them. You literally don't know how to pay attention to you."
Shannon earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She earned her clinical licenses in Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling, and is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.
Her new book, Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR, Journaling to Help You Heal from Toxic Relationships has attained Amazon Bestseller status in Self Help for Abuse, Codependency, and Personal Transformation.
On her YouTube channel Therapist Talks, she shares insights, information, perspectives, and strategies on a wide range of relationship and mental health topics.
Shannon stops by The Audacious Living Podcast and discusses her work as a therapist in helping others navigate narcissistic relationships, the importance of building your mental fortitude and strategies and tips on rebuilding your life.
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