Sometimes, you need to go back to the narcissist in your life until there’s nothing left for you to return to. You may have to give them multiple chances until you reach your breaking point, finally hitting rock bottom. The process of feeling the emotions and experiencing the pain of facing reality is often necessary for true healing.
Many people try to impose “no contact” on themselves, hoping it will solve everything, but most struggle to maintain it. Why? Because they are trauma-bonded and dealing with cognitive dissonance. They may still cling to the hope that things could somehow work out, or that they need to “fix” the situation. This false hope needs to be shattered completely for them to realize there is nothing left to return to. In some cases, revisiting the source of their pain is an essential step in their healing journey. It allows them to confront the truth about their relationship and learn the reality of who that person truly is.
Today’s discussion explores why revisiting a narcissist may be necessary to set yourself free.
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