Ep 221: You Know They Were Toxic, So Why Do You Still Care?

Leave a text or voice message so we can respondYou know the relationship was unhealthy. You know they hurt you. You know you deserve better. So why do you still care?If you've ever found yourself thinking about a toxic ex, missing someone who treated you poorly, or feeling confused about why you're not "over it" yet, this episode is for you.In this episode, we're exploring one of the most frustrating parts of healing after emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and heartbreak: caring about someone you know wasn't good for you. We'll talk about why caring doesn't mean you should go back, why it doesn't mean you made the wrong decision, and why these feelings can continue long after you've gained clarity about what happened.You'll learn: Why you still miss someone who hurt you  The difference between love, attachment, "trauma bonds," and more Why your nervous system craves familiarity, even when it's unhealthy  How hope, potential, and fantasy can keep you emotionally attached  The hidden thing that keeps many women stuck  What it actually looks like to heal after a toxic relationship If you've been searching for answers about why you still love your ex, why you can't stop thinking about them, why healing feels so difficult, or why part of you still cares despite everything that happened, this episode will help you understand what's really going on beneath the surface.Healing isn't about pretending you never cared. It's about understanding why you cared, what you're truly attached to, and learning how to choose yourself without carrying shame for the feelings that remain.🎙️ Ready to stop feeling stuck? Apply for a free Root Cause Call through the link in the show notes and discover the subconscious patterns, nervous system responses, and emotional loops that may be keeping you attached to the past.Set up your Free Call Today! Support the showReady to stop overthinking your past relationship and start feeling like yourself again?Get Your FREE HEALING BUNDLE www.radiatenrise.com and explore coaching programs, self-paced courses, resources, and tools designed to help you break free from emotional abuse, rumination, and self-doubt.✍🏻 Set up a for a FREE Call and discover what's really keeping you stuck, along with the next steps to help you move forward.📧 Questions? Email: [email protected]💬 Come say hi on Instagram or Facebook:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonkdagney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonkdagney/Formerly The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast