EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 21 MIN
Ep 156: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Coercive Control and Narcissistic Abuse
from The Rising Beyond Podcast · host Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS
Ever look in the mirror and think, “I don’t even know who I am anymore”?If you've survived a coercive, abusive relationship — or are still dealing with the chaos of post-separation abuse — that feeling isn’t just common, it’s expected. You’ve been in survival mode for so long that things like identity, purpose, and values may feel like luxuries you can’t afford.But what if reconnecting with your values is exactly what helps you move forward.In this episode Sybil gets real about what happens to your sense of self after abuse — and how you can begin to reclaim it, even if you're still living in the storm of post-separation chaos. She’ll walk you through how your values got buried (or used against you), why reconnecting with them is not optional for healing, and a powerful exercise that helps uncover what truly matters to you.This is not about reinventing yourself — it’s about remembering who you are.You'll Learn:Why your values were likely distorted or silenced during the abuseHow moral injury shows up when you're forced to act against your beliefsWhat your current pain might reveal about your deepest valuesA powerful journaling exercise to help you reconnect with your truthHow to start living by your values again — even in tiny ways — and why that changes everythingPlease leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show, you may do so here at Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Wondering where to start? Check out our top free resources - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/resources.htmlIf you're interested in guesting on the show, please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest
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Ever look in the mirror and think, “I don’t even know who I am anymore”? If you've survived a coercive, abusive relationship — or are still dealing with the chaos of post-separation abuse — that feeling isn’t just common, it’s expected. You’ve been in survival mode for so long that things like identity, purpose, and values may feel like luxuries you can’t afford. But what if reconnecting with your values is exactly what helps you move forward. In this episode Sybil gets real about what happen...
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