EPISODE · Jan 31, 2024 · 38 MIN
Dissociative Fugue, Dissociative Amnesia, and Self-Sabotage with guest Nathan Segal
from The Empowering Process Podcast With Gail Kraft · host Gail Kraft
Episode 157 What happens when both parents are abusive and narcissistic. How does a child navigate when the objective is to make him feel as if he must “compete” for their affections. The child dissociates and pulls in. Nathan Segal shares his experience with both parents abusive. It’s not me it’s you, manipulating the emotions and create feelings of “hot and cold.” Nathan was anipulated emotionally in an attempt for his parents to maintain control. Filled with the uncertainty of safety and living with emotional and psychological abuse, Nathan had no choice but to adapt and forget. In his adult life, in order to not lose what he had built in his life, he learned how to self-sabotage – “make sure you guys don’t get anything” – ending up driving himself to ruin. Recently, a friend stepped in and gave him a swift kick to take a look at what was happening. Nathan has been working on uncovering the dark spots in his life and embracing the reveal of his past. He has found the courage, the truth, and the determination to uncover the secrets of his life. Loose ends are now coming together, and he can now understand his story. Contact Nathan, Write to him at: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathansegal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathansegalart
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Episode 157 What happens when both parents are abusive and narcissistic. How does a child navigate when the objective is to make him feel as if he must “compete” for their affections. The child dissociates and pulls in. Nathan Segal shares his experience with both parents abusive. It’s not me it’s you, manipulating the emotions and create feelings of “hot and cold.” Nathan was anipulated emotionally in an attempt for his parents to maintain control. Filled with the uncertainty of safety and living with emotional and psychological abuse, Nathan had no choice but to adapt and forget. In his adult life, in order to not lose what he had built in his life, he learned how to self-sabotage – “make sure you guys don’t get anything” – ending up driving himself to ruin. Recently, a friend stepped in and gave him a swift kick to take a look at what was happening. Nathan has been working on uncovering the dark spots in his life and embracing the reveal of his past. He has found the courage, the truth, and the determination to uncover the secrets of his life. Loose ends are now coming together, and he can now understand his story. Contact Nathan, Write to him at: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathansegal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathansegalart
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