10 Things My Therapist Said That Deserve to Be on T-Shirts, Part One

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Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in healing from covert narcissistic abuse come from just one sentence—something so simple, so true, it rewires your entire nervous system. In this part one episode, I’m sharing five powerful one-liners my therapist said that helped me finally recognize the emotional abuse I had been living through—and start the real work of healing.

We talk about what it means to stop apologizing for your emotions, how guilt isn't a moral compass, and why setting boundaries with a covert narcissist often feels like you're doing something wrong (spoiler: you’re not). If you’ve been walking on eggshells, second-guessing your every move, or struggling to trust yourself, this episode will speak directly to your experience.

Inside Part One, we’ll explore:

“You’re not crazy. You’re just traumatized.” — how gaslighting in relationships makes you doubt your reality
“It’s not your job to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” — the trap of self-abandonment in toxic relationships
“Feeling guilty doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.” — how manipulated guilt keeps you stuck
“You can love someone and still walk away.” — choosing emotional freedom over fantasy
“The apology you're waiting for probably isn’t coming. Heal anyway.” — reclaiming closure on your own terms

These are more than just quotes. They’re turning points. Because sometimes, all it takes is one honest phrase to start unraveling years of confusion and pain. Subscribe so you don't miss part two!

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