Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships
47. Was Any Of It Real? Signs You've Been Deceived In A Narcissistic Relationship & How To Finally Understand It With Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde (Part 1)
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Trying to come to terms with knowing that your ex was someone completely opposite of who they presented to be in the beginning?
This dives deep into the experience of falling for someone who presents themselves as the perfect person, only to later realize their true nature. You will hear Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde’s story and what she experienced as her ex narcissistic partner’s masks fell off during their relationship.
If you are moving through the grief and confusion that surrounds this type of deception, asking yourself “Was any of this real?!” this episode is for you.
In this episode you will:
- Understand how love bombing creates an illusion of a "perfect" partner.
- Discover why we overlook the truth when someone tells you who they really are upfront.
- Learn how to heal the worthiness wound that keeps so many of us stuck in unhealthy relationships
THIS IS PART 1 of Hilary's story! Catch part 2 coming this Friday 10/25 as the episode immediately following this one.
Listen now to feel less alone in your journey of healing from narcissistic deception and low self-worth.
CONNECT:
Hilary’s website: indwellingduluth.com
HIlary’s Instagram: @sacredcounsel.duluth
Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde, MA, is the founder of Indwelling: A Place to Restore Connection. Hilary is a Sacred Counsel Guide that specializes in trauma healing and narcissistic abuse recovery. She sees clients one on one in private practice and also leads retreats, workshops, and offers trainings and certificate programs.
RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:
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- Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
- Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
- Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
- Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you
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In this podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.