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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why survivors of narcissistic abuse often struggle to trust themselves after the relationship ends

from Beyond the Wounds of Trauma and Narcissism · host Margarita Politis

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:“Why can’t I trust my own decisions anymore?” “Why do I second-guess everything I say or do?” “Why do I feel so unsure of myself when I used to be confident?”You are not alone.In today’s episode we’re going to talk about why survivors of narcissistic abuse often struggle to trust themselves after the relationship ends, and how manipulation affects both your nervous system and your ability to make decisions.Because one of the deepest impacts of narcissistic abuse isn’t just emotional pain.It’s the way it slowly disconnects you from your own internal guidance system.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: “Why can’t I trust my own decisions anymore?” “Why do I second-guess everything I say or do?” “Why do I feel so unsure of myself when I used to be confident?” You are not alone. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about why survivors of narcissistic abuse often struggle to trust themselves after the relationship ends, and how manipulation affects both your nervous system and your ability to make decisions. Because one of the deepest impacts of narc...

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:“Why can’t I trust my own decisions anymore?” “Why do I second-guess everything I say or do?” “Why do I feel so unsure of myself when I used to be confident?”You are not alone.In today’s episode we’re going to...

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