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Healing Beyond Hurt: A Self-Help Guide for Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships
OVERCOME NARCISSISTIC ABUSE AND TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS!With the guidance and support provided within Healing Beyond Hurt, you will gain the insight, strength, and courage to speak up and set boundaries for overcoming abuse.
Inside Healing Beyond Hurt, discover:
how to identify narcissistic and toxic traitsthe impact a toxic relationship can havehow to identify emotional triggersthe many difficulties of loving a narcissisthow to confidently speak up, set boundaries, and develop coping mechanisms
Start rebuilding your confidence today!
Scroll up and click “Buy Now” to recover from narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and unhealthy relationships.
Inside Healing Beyond Hurt, discover:
how to identify narcissistic and toxic traitsthe impact a toxic relationship can havehow to identify emotional triggersthe many difficulties of loving a narcissisthow to confidently speak up, set boundaries, and develop coping mechanisms
Start rebuilding your confidence today!
Scroll up and click “Buy Now” to recover from narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and unhealthy relationships.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 8, 2024
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April 26, 2024
I received this book for free. This does not impact my review in any shape or form.
Healing Beyond the Hurt, by Maria Holden, is a self-help book that helps guide people in dealing with narcissistic relationships and toxic behavior. Holden defines important terms often misused by social media, such as narcissist and trauma bonds, and provides lessons that people can use to establish and maintain boundaries. Holden also clarifies different types of narcissists and behaviors that correlate with those types, thus equipping her readers with the ability to recognize and determine which skills to use.
One of Holden’s strong points is her ability to take seemingly complicated characterizations down. She gets readers to see that narcissists aren’t necessarily trapped in delusional grandiosity. True, there are definitely narcissists who will vie for the spotlight, but it’s also common that they may not want the attention at all (they may be shy, have low self-esteem, or practice “love bombing”). I valued how Holden delivers examples of language that people can use to navigate their way out of seemingly complicated relationships narcissists will throw them into.
That being said, while I do agree that identifying triggers is necessary for helping bring awareness to what the abuse is, or has done, to you, the triggers Holden listed aren’t triggers but responses. Your stomach flopping, your heart racing, or your thoughts fumbling happen after you’ve been triggered. Moreover, they can be anything; sounds, scents, thoughts, or even emotions. But I do appreciate her emphasis on mindfulness.
Additionally, while I agree that forgiveness can be beneficial, they don’t have to forgive. No one can force a person to forgive their abusers. They may not be ready yet. They may never be ready. Regardless, it’s up to the individual. That being said, I wouldn’t want my client to fester in resentment either.
Overall, I found this book more practical and straight-to-the-point than other books on abuse and narcissism. While there were a few mistakes, I enjoyed it and would give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
Healing Beyond the Hurt, by Maria Holden, is a self-help book that helps guide people in dealing with narcissistic relationships and toxic behavior. Holden defines important terms often misused by social media, such as narcissist and trauma bonds, and provides lessons that people can use to establish and maintain boundaries. Holden also clarifies different types of narcissists and behaviors that correlate with those types, thus equipping her readers with the ability to recognize and determine which skills to use.
One of Holden’s strong points is her ability to take seemingly complicated characterizations down. She gets readers to see that narcissists aren’t necessarily trapped in delusional grandiosity. True, there are definitely narcissists who will vie for the spotlight, but it’s also common that they may not want the attention at all (they may be shy, have low self-esteem, or practice “love bombing”). I valued how Holden delivers examples of language that people can use to navigate their way out of seemingly complicated relationships narcissists will throw them into.
That being said, while I do agree that identifying triggers is necessary for helping bring awareness to what the abuse is, or has done, to you, the triggers Holden listed aren’t triggers but responses. Your stomach flopping, your heart racing, or your thoughts fumbling happen after you’ve been triggered. Moreover, they can be anything; sounds, scents, thoughts, or even emotions. But I do appreciate her emphasis on mindfulness.
Additionally, while I agree that forgiveness can be beneficial, they don’t have to forgive. No one can force a person to forgive their abusers. They may not be ready yet. They may never be ready. Regardless, it’s up to the individual. That being said, I wouldn’t want my client to fester in resentment either.
Overall, I found this book more practical and straight-to-the-point than other books on abuse and narcissism. While there were a few mistakes, I enjoyed it and would give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
May 10, 2024
The first 3 chapters introduce the concepts and symptoms of narcissistic traits, toxic behaviour medical diagnoses and also trauma.the next chapters explain triggers and how to work with them.
The writer uses a variety of techniques to explore the concepts and how to address it through anecdotal stories. The explanations are clear and broken down so that the reader can process it in their own mind.
The writer has created supportive chapters on coping mechanisms, boundaries and communication style. She talks about stonewalling, grey rock method and forgiveness.
Excellent book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The writer uses a variety of techniques to explore the concepts and how to address it through anecdotal stories. The explanations are clear and broken down so that the reader can process it in their own mind.
The writer has created supportive chapters on coping mechanisms, boundaries and communication style. She talks about stonewalling, grey rock method and forgiveness.
Excellent book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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