Five Steps to Break Free from Narcissistic Control
Episode Overview
Prioritise yourself and recognise your needs. Reignite passions and hobbies that were suppressed. Speak your truth confidently without fear. Embrace mistakes as part of being human. Assert your independence emotionally and financially.
You have to be the person who respects and honours their identity and does everything in their capacity to rebuild their personality
Are you ready to reclaim your life after a toxic relationship with a narcissist? In this episode, Danish Bashir, a certified clinical trauma specialist, dives into five powerful ways to shatter a narcissist's control over you and rebuild your self-worth. Danish shares his expertise on how narcissists manipulate and dominate every aspect of your life, from your decisions to your feelings. But more importantly, he offers practical steps to regain your independence and self-esteem.
First, Danish stresses the importance of prioritising yourself. After years of neglecting your own needs to cater to the narcissist, it's time to put yourself first. This doesn't mean being selfish; it's about recognising and respecting your own needs and desires. Next, he encourages you to follow your passions. Narcissists often destroy what you love most out of jealousy. Now is the time to reignite those passions and hobbies that once defined you. Speaking your truth is another critical step.
Narcissists silence you through constant criticism and gaslighting. Danish explains how reclaiming your voice and confidently expressing your opinions can be incredibly liberating. He also advises embracing mistakes. Narcissists demand perfection, but making mistakes is part of being human. By accepting your imperfections, you can start to heal from the shame they instilled in you. Finally, Danish highlights the need to assert your independence.
Narcissists want you to be entirely dependent on them, but you have the power to stand on your own. Whether it's financial independence or emotional resilience, taking these steps will help you break free from their control for good. This episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt encouragement for anyone looking to escape the grip of a narcissist and start living life on their own terms. Ready to take the first step towards healing?
Listen now and begin your journey to freedom.