People who have not lived it have not been on the receiving end of emotional manipulation and other forms of narcissistic abuse. People who have not been cast as the family scapegoat, no matter how well-meaning, have no idea and will never have one. And because of that, they will often misunderstand you, misjudge you, gaslight you, and sometimes even give you misguided advice. And don’t kid yourself. By the way, this also includes plenty of therapists and counselors.
So with all of that said, let’s dive into my nine steps for walking away from a narcissist peacefully.
Number one, it begins with you and your mind.
It’s important that you surrender to and accept the reality that narcissists do not change. What’s going on with the narcissist gets worse, not better, over time. And left untreated, what’s going on with you will continue to get worse, not better, over time. So, how much more do you want to take? How much more do you want your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, as well as your financial well-being, to deteriorate? The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.
So tell yourself the truth of your experience with this person or this group of people, no matter how difficult or painful it was or how much you wish it had been different. If you love yourself enough, you will choose to accept what is rather than what you wish it could be. You’ll be much better off, I promise.
Number two: be smart and prepare in advance.
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