Leave and Forget. How to Permanently Get Rid of the Consequences of Communicating with Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Abusers

Breaking off relationships that cause pain is incredibly difficult. But this is just the first step on the path to healing.

The most common advice in such situations - "Just forget it!" - is useless.

A survivor of the storm of toxic relationships needs time and a plan of action to:

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  1. not go back;
• 2. go through numerous stages: restore self-esteem, extinguish their rage, forgive themselves and their partner, and learn to trust people again.

Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, an expert on toxic behavior, narcissistic abuse, and personality disorders, offers an accessible action plan to help recover "after the storm".