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Synopsis
What happens after you recognise narcissistic abuse? How do you begin to rebuild your life and yourself?
In Part 2 of this For Mannerless Women conversation, Adelle sits down with psychologist and trauma therapist Perpetua Chomba to explore healing after narcissistic abuse. They talk about making sense of what happened without blaming yourself, grieving the relationship and future you imagined, rebuilding self-trust and rediscovering the parts of yourself you may have stopped expressing along the way.
Perpetua also shares why leaving a harmful relationship can require practical planning from finances and where you’ll stay to seeking legal advice and identifying people you can safely lean on. The conversation also explores harmful family relationships, boundaries, choosing what safety looks like for you, and questions sent in by the For Mannerless Women community. And ultimately, it’s a conversation about returning to yourself and building a life that doesn’t require you to abandon who you are.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Where healing after narcissistic abuse can begin
Making sense of confusion, shame, anger and grief
Grieving the future you thought you were building
Rediscovering your identity after a harmful relationship
Why planning and support matter when preparing to leave
Rebuilding trust with yourself
Navigating harmful relationships with parents and family members
Creating boundaries that protect your wellbeing
Community questions about narcissism, accountability and change
Choosing yourself and creating a life that feels authentic to you
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