Have you ever felt scared to share your story and experiences with others? I have been terrified of sharing my story of surviving narcissistic and emotional abuse and recognizing that I was assaulted by my now ex-husband.
There are so many reasons we might feel scared to share these kind of experiences:
- Vulnerability is scary
- We blame ourselves
- We worry others will judge us
- What if no one believes us?
- Etc.
For me, I have also stayed silent out of the fear of retaliation. My ex-husband, my abuser, is in law enforcement and has family in law enforcement. With his resources and power I know that if I make him upset that there is a possibility of him trying to find/hurt me or ruin my name. Through my work in therapy each week and conversations I have had with others in similar circumstances, I am learning that silence is not the answer.
By not remaining silent:
- We reclaim our power
- We can be more authentic
- Helps us to not feel so alone
- Helps to remove the stigma off of us
- Helps us to stop the cycle of abuse for others
Please note that you should never feel forced to share your experiences before you are ready. Everyone has a different timeline for their process and there is not one way for that to look. If you want to share your story for the first time or are going to share more details with other people, talk with a mental health professional to walk through what this process looks like for you.
For me, at this point, there are portions of my story that I am ready to share, but there are portions that I am still processing. This blog is how I am working on sharing my story and experiences. Here on Strength in my Story, every week, I will share more of my story, strategies I have learned, and elevate your experiences.
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So happy to see you reclaiming your power. And it’s so “you” to use your healing as a way to reach out and help others ❤️ Love you!
Thank you so much for your support, it truly means a lot on this journey. Love you too!
Amber, you have always taken the pain in your life and turned it into something positive. This is a brave thing you’re doing here. I hope that through this blog many people find the courage to
leave abusive relationships and start new lives. I am so proud of you.
I ❤️ you, Granddaughter!
Thank you so much for your support on this journey! I truly hope that this page can be a resource to show others that they are not alone and that they deserve so much more in their lives. I love you too!
You are a shining light and a beacon of hope for those that suffer narcissistic abuse. My sister is a narcissist and has tried to destroy the lives of my niece and nephew. All of is have stepped away to protect our sanity. I know how scary it feels to share abuse but the healing power it has is so worth the risk!!! I think you will find much empathy and not condemnation from others. You are not alone!!! My family and I are praying for you. 🙂
Thank you so much for your support on this journey and for sharing some of your story as well. You all are always in my thoughts!
This is a beautiful, honest and heartfelt page! You are a lovely soul recovering itself!