Navigating Ground Zero.

The aftermath of a relationship with a toxic abuser or a Narcissist feels like a nightmare that does not end. In the first weeks, the grief and devastation of betrayal can feel relentless and overwhelming.

Rolling waves of heartbreak, outrage, and desolation collide, making even small tasks feel monumental. Unwanted thoughts and memories intrude and are inescapable, sleepless nights bring no reprieve. The world feels muted and disorienting, as though a part of you has been severed and is missing, leaving an ache that seems it will never end.

Leaving is hard enough, but it is even harder once separated. The damage to self esteem, mourning the loss of the dream is heartbreak in itself. There may also be loss of identity, loss of self. This happens because of the amount of time that was spent focusing on the abuser, and putting all your own needs last.

The purpose of this first part is to ground yourself into physical and emotional security and stability, and start to turn your focus to healing yourself.

Healing from this is one of the most life changing and life affirming things you will ever do, do not lose heart!

It will all be ok in the end.