When Your Friends & Family Tell You To Ignore The NarcissistWhen Your Friends & Family Tell You To Ignore The Narcissist
The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast
Today I want to talk about something I went through when I was suffering narcissistic abuse, which is when your family and friends tell you to ignore the narcissist. As always, we’ll look at this from a trauma-informed lens. First, we’ll...
18:05•7 Dec 2021
When Loved Ones Say 'Ignore the Narcissist': Understanding the Triggers
“For loving intention within my own inner system. I hear that a lot from my clients and in my community. It's that incredible sense of injustice that you feel unheard, that no one understands.”
Ever been told to just 'ignore the narcissist' by friends or family? Caroline Strawson knows how frustrating and triggering that advice can be. In this episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast', Caroline dives into why such comments can set off emotional alarms and what you can do to handle them without spiraling into conflict. She takes a trauma-informed approach, explaining how these well-meaning but misguided words can leave you feeling invalidated and misunderstood.
You'll learn why narcissistic abuse creates a unique kind of addiction and why firing back at the narcissist isn’t something to feel ashamed of. Caroline also stresses the importance of deep, body-centered healing work. Traumatic experiences don’t just live in our minds; they’re stored in our bodies, affecting everything from our fascia to our nervous system. With her blend of Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and other healing techniques, Caroline offers practical advice for managing triggers and finding peace.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with the complex fallout of narcissistic abuse.
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