The Rising Beyond Podcast

Ep 72: Rebuilding Autonomy: A Roadmap to Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse

November 08, 2023 Season 1 Episode 72
Ep 72: Rebuilding Autonomy: A Roadmap to Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
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The Rising Beyond Podcast
Ep 72: Rebuilding Autonomy: A Roadmap to Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse
Nov 08, 2023 Season 1 Episode 72

There are many horrific consequences of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse.  But I think that this one is probably the most damaging.  During the course of your relationship, your autonomy is systematically taken away from you, which prevents you from being able to leave but even worse it prevents you from living a full and whole life on your terms.

In this episode I am going to share the ways in which your autonomy has been stripped away from you by your abuser and some steps that you can take to start the process of rebuilding your trust and independence so you can fully heal.

How is autonomy taken from you during an abusive relationship?

  • Isolation-not allowing people to mirror your strengths back
  • Gaslighting-questioning your reality, doubting self, doubting your choices
  • Labeling and name-calling i.e. you are irresponsible with money
  • Financial abuse/control - making you dependent on them for everything
  • Emotional manipulation of you and the people around you
  • By the larger systems i.e. the family court system or child protective services

So what can you do?

  • Re-evaluate or rediscover your values and who you are as a person.  This will help you build trust with yourself and trust is the key to making decisions.
  • Increasing your safe inner circle of support
  • Learning to set and hold boundaries
  • Gain financial freedom and independence
  • Therapy, trauma work, emotional healing, mindfulness, etc.

Autonomy is extremely important to regain as you heal.  And this is one of the most difficult parts of the process. It is the foundation that the rest of your life will be built upon as you heal.

Show Links:
Financial Support Groups:
https://allstatefoundation.org/what-we-do/end-domestic-violence/
-AND-
https://www.finabilityus.org/

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Show Notes

There are many horrific consequences of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse.  But I think that this one is probably the most damaging.  During the course of your relationship, your autonomy is systematically taken away from you, which prevents you from being able to leave but even worse it prevents you from living a full and whole life on your terms.

In this episode I am going to share the ways in which your autonomy has been stripped away from you by your abuser and some steps that you can take to start the process of rebuilding your trust and independence so you can fully heal.

How is autonomy taken from you during an abusive relationship?

  • Isolation-not allowing people to mirror your strengths back
  • Gaslighting-questioning your reality, doubting self, doubting your choices
  • Labeling and name-calling i.e. you are irresponsible with money
  • Financial abuse/control - making you dependent on them for everything
  • Emotional manipulation of you and the people around you
  • By the larger systems i.e. the family court system or child protective services

So what can you do?

  • Re-evaluate or rediscover your values and who you are as a person.  This will help you build trust with yourself and trust is the key to making decisions.
  • Increasing your safe inner circle of support
  • Learning to set and hold boundaries
  • Gain financial freedom and independence
  • Therapy, trauma work, emotional healing, mindfulness, etc.

Autonomy is extremely important to regain as you heal.  And this is one of the most difficult parts of the process. It is the foundation that the rest of your life will be built upon as you heal.

Show Links:
Financial Support Groups:
https://allstatefoundation.org/what-we-do/end-domestic-violence/
-AND-
https://www.finabilityus.org/

Bonded by Trauma: Exploring the Parallels of Trauma Bonds and Cults Episode

Register here for the parenting workshop! - https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/parenting

Please leave us a review! Reviews help the show get out to more people.

If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc

If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/

And if you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.

Enjoy some of our freebies!

Register Here for our June 5th Parenting Workshop - https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/parenting

Where to find more from Rising Beyond:
Rising Beyond Facebook
...