EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 6 MIN
07 | Why The Holidays Are Hard After Covert Narcissistic Abuse
from Confidence After Narcissistic Abuse | Covert Narcissist, Discernment, Boundaries, Healing, Self Worth · host Tekyia Nisheka | Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach
Do the holidays feel heavier or more emotionally triggering than you expected — even though you're away from the covert narcissist? Are you confused by feeling flat, overwhelmed, or unsettled instead of peaceful or joyful? Do you find yourself wondering if these feelings mean your healing isn’t “working”? In this episode, I’m explaining why the holidays can be emotionally difficult after covert narcissistic abuse — even when you’re no longer in the relationship — so you can stop interpreting normal nervous system responses as personal failure. Related Episodes: Episode 1 - You're Not Crazy! It's Covert Narcissistic Abuse Podcast → https://confidenceafternarcissisticabuse.podbean.com/ Connect → Narcissism Unmasked Community → Become An Insider → Book A Coaching Call Resources → Unshackled: Breaking Free From Unforgiveness Email → [email protected] Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of women who are ready to heal from narcissistic abuse in the free Narcissism Unmasked Community Step 2: Share this episode with another woman who needs to hear this truth. Step 3: Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts (or Podbean)— it helps other survivors find this podcast when they need it most.
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Do the holidays feel heavier or more emotionally triggering than you expected — even though you're away from the covert narcissist? Are you confused by feeling flat, overwhelmed, or unsettled instead of peaceful or joyful? Do you find yourself wondering if these feelings mean your healing isn’t “working”? In this episode, I’m explaining why the holidays can be emotionally difficult after covert narcissistic abuse — even when you’re no longer in the relationship — so you can stop interpreting normal nervous system responses as personal failure. Related Episodes: Episode 1 - You're Not Crazy! It's Covert Narcissistic Abuse Podcast → https://confidenceafternarcissisticabuse.podbean.com/ Connect → Narcissism Unmasked Community → Become An Insider → Book A Coaching Call Resources → Unshackled: Breaking Free From Unforgiveness Email → [email protected] Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of women who are ready to heal from narcissistic abuse in the free Narcissism Unmasked Community Step 2: Share this episode with another woman who needs to hear this truth. Step 3: Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts (or Podbean)— it helps other survivors find this podcast when they need it most.
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07 | Why The Holidays Are Hard After Covert Narcissistic Abuse
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