Reviewed by Nicki Lis, LCSW — licensed psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience in trauma, anxiety, and narcissistic abuse recovery
Feeling lost after experiencing narcissistic abuse? The emotional scars from manipulation and control can deeply affect your sense of self. We understand the lasting impact of this type of abuse, which is why we offer personalized recovery support designed to help you heal, rebuild your confidence, and regain control of your life.
Loving someone was never supposed to hurt this much.
Whether it’s your mother, spouse, or another important person, the level of pain they cause may continue to shock you no matter how many times they do it.
This is someone who you’ve poured your love into. Someone who you believed in and envisioned a future with. And yet somehow, this is the same person who manipulates, controls, and intentionally confuses you. It’s impossible to wrap your head around the fact that this person who you once adored could be the same person who hurts you over and over again.
Loving a narcissist is like loving no other.
It’s exhausting, painful, and disorienting – and very different from any other kind of relationship.
Chances are, your friends and family just don’t get it. Well-meaning people may minimize your experience or encourage you to “give them another chance,” but they’ll never know how many chances you’ve already given. They may not understand what you are experiencing is abuse. But we do.
At Restorative Healing, our therapists provide a safe environment where you can process your emotions, gain insight into your experiences, and establish healthy boundaries. We will educate you on the dynamics of narcissistic abuse and teach you how to identify and avoid future abusive relationships as you learn to restore trust in yourself and others.
If you think you may have experienced narcissistic abuse, contact Restorative Healing today to learn more about our Narcissistic Abuse Recovery services. Let us help you on your path to healing and recovery.
Reviewed by Nicki Lis, LCSW
Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Nicki specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery and healing from the effects of borderline personality disorder in relationships. She uses a personalized approach to help clients understand underlying patterns and make meaningful changes.