jay’s Reviews > It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People > Status Update

“Healing is an act of resistance, defiance, and rebellion. It requires a commitment to breaking out of long-standing cycles of self-blame and away from the existing narratives from the world at large. (...) It is about giving yourself permission to say ‘No,’ and not just to the narcissistic folks who already riddle your life, but to the ones you still haven’t met.”

“Seeing the narcissistic behavior doesn’t make you ‘bad’ but rather quite courageous. To clearly see and accept a pattern that is painful to acknowledge yet be willing to make realistic choices and protect yourself is the height of fearlessness and resilience.”

“Healing isn’t just about crying it out. It is about grieving and clearing out space, and in the new space, building a new life, finding your voice, and feeling empowered to articulate your needs, wants, and hopes, and finally feel safe. This is a process of evolving from surviving and coping to growing and thriving.”