After leaving a relationship with a narcissist, it’s common to experience a desire for revenge, yet true freedom and healing often come from focusing on your own growth. Practicing “No Contact” is a powerful way to reclaim your independence. Avoiding any form of interaction is crucial since a narcissist will use any response from you as a way to maintain control or provoke a reaction.
Invest in self-care, mental health, and supportive relationships. Many find therapy, especially trauma-focused therapy, a valuable tool to address any deeper issues and lingering scars. The goal isn’t to dwell on the past but to empower yourself moving forward.
Revenge by Thriving
The ultimate “revenge” is to flourish. As you focus on your personal growth and pursue fulfilling activities—helping others, working on your passions, and rebuilding a strong self-image—you transform. Each step forward represents another layer of strength and independence they can no longer control.
Imagine the strength they see in you now: someone they once saw as weak, defeated, or even desperate, now thriving and confident. This newfound confidence can be a profound blow to their self-image, as it challenges everything they convinced themselves about you and their own power. When you’re the one they “lost,” and they see you flourish, it’s a form of power they can’t reclaim.
Living Your Life, One Day at a Time
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