Why It’s So Hard to Leave a Narcissist
When you're in a relationship with a narcissist, your emotional world slowly starts revolving around their moods.
Fear often keeps us silent. We worry that if we show our true selves - our thoughts, fears, desires - we might lose the people we care about. So, we hide behind half-truths, suppress our needs, and mold ourselves into what we think others want. But at what cost?
When we hide the truth, we start living a life of lies.
- We lose our sense of self.
- We attract relationships built on illusion rather than authenticity.
- We create internal conflict, always battling between what we feel and what we show.
- We silence our own voice, eroding our confidence and self-worth.
Honesty is not about being harsh; it’s about being real. It creates relationships where both people feel safe to express themselves without fear of rejection or judgment. It allows us to be fully seen and loved for who we are, not who we pretend to be.
If you’ve found yourself hiding, compromising too much, or feeling unseen, it’s time to step into authenticity and self-empowerment. Rediscover your voice, break free from fear, and build relationships grounded in truth, respect, and mutual growth.
A relationship built on lies will never last. Are you ready to create something real?
Sue Leppan is a life, transformation and holistic wellness coach based in Sandbaai, Hermanus. Providing therapy for a range of challenges, Sue specialises in targeting and dealing with emotional trauma, self-doubt, depression, stagnation and self-centring. Whether you need help with personal issues ...
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