Should I go? Should I stay? Should I go back? Leaving a narcissist is not easy. Try to keep these five top things in mind to keep up your strength!
You’ve left, or you’re close to leaving. It’s scary!
Sometimes, you’re so sure that leaving a narcissist is 100% right. Too often, though, you second-guessing yourself. Right?
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:
- Learn and believe the truth about #Hijackals…and that means, knowing they will not change even though they pretend to for short periods when their afraid they’ll lose you.
- Make a firm decision to leave, and remember why you made it.
- Minimize contact and conversation…even if you’re still living in the same house.
- Debrief with an expert, instead of debating with your about to be ex.
- Know What You Want and Stick to Your Guns!!!
I hear clients, and people in my groups, say, “I want out of this relationship, no matter what the cost.” And I understand that too well. When there is physical or sexual abuse, you may need to leave immediately.
You’re saying, “I’m at the end of my rope and I don’t have the energy or will to tie a knot! I’ve been there. I know.
I also know, though, that that’s when you have to find the energy to re-focus on finding your way out of the relationship with the best interests of yourself and your children in mind. And, that means summoning up the energy to stand up on your back legs, and get what you deserve.
So, today, I’m offering you five essential ways to keeping up your courage, while ending your relationship AND saving your sanity, self-esteem, and self-control. YOU CAN!
If you feel like it’s just too hard, but you also know it would be the best thing for you, you might find some inspiration in this video interview with April Giaque.
If you’re ready – or nearly ready – to leave, and you want to talk through the steps to keep yourself, and your children, safe… Let’s talk!
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