Less “living grey” and more full color
One reason why trauma can cause us to stay in painful relationships is that it can affect our self-worth and self-esteem. When we’ve experienced trauma, we may develop negative beliefs about ourselves, such as feeling unworthy or unlovable.
Why Traditional Talk Therapy Falls Short for Trauma Survivors: Finding a Deeper Path to Healing
Women with early-life trauma who have been in abusive adult relationships tend to live in an ongoing state of hyper-arousal or hypo-arousal, which can interfere with the ability to make good decisions, as well as block the resolution and integration of the trauma. That’s why a mind-body approach to trauma recovery is the gold standard for women who have survived narcissistic abuse.