Body Memories Uncover Hidden Trauma. Understanding Codependency (SLDD) Addiction.

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  • An edited excerpt from an interview by James Warda (info below). Ross explains the connection between codependency, trauma and difficult body sensations. SLD's (codependents) suffered from childhood "attachment trauma" and as a way to cope, this trauma manifests unconsciously through body memories. Ross also explains why SLDD (codependency) is an addiction and the withdrawal symptoms.
    Questions discussed:
    - Why do I feel uncomfortable body sensations when trying to set a boundary?
    - Why do I still feel my inner child? Am I ever going to get over what happened to me?
    - Why does it feel like withdrawing from a drug?
    - How can I prepare myself for the difficult physical sensations of the withdrawal?
    This is all explained in detail in Ross's "Healing the Inner Trauma Child/HITCH" 6-hour seminar video and it can be purchased here: bit.do/HITCH-Video
    ABOUT JAMES WARDA
    A keynote speaker, conference presenter, workshop facilitator, professional musician, and author of Where Are We Going So Fast? He also blogs for the Chicago Tribune Media Group and has written for the Chicago Tribune, Pioneer Press, and Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises. James is also an adjunct professor for the School of Communications at Loyola University Chicago where he sits on their Communication Advisory Board and has been a guest speaker for DePaul University.
    Phone: 847-204-2555 | Email: james@jameswarda.com | Website:jameswarda.com/
    ABOUT ROSS
    Ross Rosenberg M.Ed., LCPC, CADC latest book, The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap (2018) and his personal development, seminars, workshops, and other services can be found at his Self-Love Recovery Institute company, www.selflovere...
    Ross is a psychotherapist, educator, expert witness, and author and is known globally for his expertise in codependency (Self-Love Deficit Disorder™), Pathological Narcissism, Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma Treatment. His book, “The Human Magnet Syndrome” sold over 120,000 copies and is translated into ten languages. Ross’s TH-cam channel has amassed over 19 million video views and more than 200K subscribers. He is a keynote speaker and educator who has presented educational workshops in 30 States/70 cities and abroad. Ross has been regularly featured on national TV and radio.
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ความคิดเห็น • 167

  • @beverlyorlando8040
    @beverlyorlando8040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Yes, I remind myself of my mother. She was a codependent to my overt narcissistic abusive father. My mother was willing to overlook the safety and well-being of her 3 daughters for the sake of the narcissistic father of them. He was both physically abusive to all of us and molested us. My mother witnessed these behaviors but did nothing to stop him. As a teenager I was the family truth teller. I spoke out about our family's disfunction. Because of that I suffered the wrath of my father with verbal abuse and being hit more so than my older and younger sisters. Fast forward, I then married a shy, seemingly meek mild man. Boy was I wrong! He ended up being anything but!! Fits of rage, control issues, manipulative behaviors, etc etc. I recently left & divorced him after 33 years of a roller-coaster marriage, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Three months out and he's still trying to destroy me financially and control me. I will not allow him to sabotage my healing after years of trying to break free!

    • @deb9784
      @deb9784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hugs, Beverly! I understand how traumatic life can be. Oh my, I'm so sorry that your father abused you and your family! Then to be abused by your spouse is so crushing, just surviving is huge!
      My mother was co-dependent as well! I learned how to be codependent well! My first husband was a narc, but I didn't understand at all! The stress of being attacked through the courts after finally getting free is so overwhelming! So my heart goes out to you! But the abuse needs to stop!
      I'm grateful you're in a safe space! May each day hold special blessings and peace for your and your family! 🥰

    • @morningsong8077
      @morningsong8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for sharing your story, Beverly! I don’t think most people are able to appreciate how hard it is to tell stories like this. 💗
      I learned from my mother, too. My dad is an overt narcissist and, while my sister and I were not sexually abused, I watched him physically fight my brother and kick him out of our home at 17 years old, with nowhere to go. I saw my second brother drive off in fits of rage and join the military as soon as he turned 18. I saw my beautiful sister withhold love and conversation, get pregnant at 15, and end up married to a narcissist, only to divorce him and end up with another abusive man. I am seeking to end my 17-year marriage to a narcissist, with whom I share three beautiful children. We have been out for almost 8 months now, and the healing that has taken place has been slow, but undeniable. I’ve gone from IBS to normal, stressed, anxious, and fearful of meeting with other people and going places to looking forward to outings and loving every minute of them. I’ve reconnected with my birth family members and it feels wonderful! My children have gone from nervous, reserved shells of themselves to warm, conversational, and more internally stable children who can hold conversations with strangers as well as friends. I do still have drama from the narc, and a temporary court order, but I’m hopeful, because he just can’t seem to help showing people who he really is these days. There have been flying monkeys, but God has surrounded us by so many people who love and believe us that it’s an absolute miracle! We have a long way to go, but I thank God that Jesus is the Friend that sticks closer than a brother, and He will be with us every step of the way.

    • @annehettick8285
      @annehettick8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep I had same. Situation. except my mother was a narcisist and father borderline my brother rages my sister drinks. I smoked weed since 17. But God has delivered me. Now I'm able to heal my self. Interesting I was rejected child my brother the favored and my sister ignored. If you look up narcisistic mother you will see my mother's picture.lol

    • @annehettick8285
      @annehettick8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My father liked hitting me. But I think my mother trained him to be an extension of her. What a hot mess middle class fam

    • @lemat579
      @lemat579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      properly redacted piece, useful

  • @nathaliedufour3891
    @nathaliedufour3891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Narc Mother . Codependant, accomplice father, golden child brother. I am 58 and relentlessly trying to heal complex PTSD
    Thank you very much for your videos 🙏

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so welcome Nathalie.

  • @Sand24
    @Sand24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Happy 60th birthday Ross. Thank you for helping us all.

    • @YingYing-pj2pe
      @YingYing-pj2pe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      With all respect you are so handsome.

    • @mosebjadi4036
      @mosebjadi4036 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      60???? Wow! You look 45 🙌

  • @jc10907Sealy
    @jc10907Sealy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    So much to unpack in this video. Thank you from a traumatized INFJ. I am alone now 25 years, which suits my temperament. I work on my freezing up in professional life. It’s a problem for everyone I keep working to stop the short-circuit when under stress or attack.

    • @MrElhamer
      @MrElhamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exact same here Sealy

  • @channingfreeman9417
    @channingfreeman9417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is so real, in this moment I wish I could be a part of this treatment.

    • @janec.kowalczyk5824
      @janec.kowalczyk5824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh...me too!!

    • @marinabrola
      @marinabrola 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Divine Truth, AJ Miller suggests a similar process of going through not around emotions 😳

  • @waynec369
    @waynec369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just finished the Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap. I was in tears nearly the entire time. The book almost perfectly described the goings on in my life. I never realized I was addicted to helping/doing for others. I built a business that recently failed because I wasn't charging enough money for my services. My payment was seeing other's mechanical & electrical problems fixed. It gives me pause to see just how gullible, naive, and stupid I have been during my 50 plus years of existence. I couldn't figure out, for the life of me, why I could do so much for others and have little to no reciprocity then turn to the bottle and feel sorry for myself. I wound up surrounding myself with narcissistic types. Built my own prison. I can now count on two fingers the number of friends I have left and I'm looking at them with suspicion. I can't wait for the next book. I need to cure this problem.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing and for the support. In the meantime, you can find most of Ross's work in his seminar videos: www.selfloverecovery.com/collections/video-seminars. Keep up the good work!

  • @janetmoore5145
    @janetmoore5145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watching this video, I’m crying. I understand and relate to this on you talking about your childhood. I have NEVER heard what I am still struggling through is an addiction! My goodness. Thank You Dr

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Janet. Please consider exploring Ross's resources at www.selfloverecovery.com/

  • @melt7891
    @melt7891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As soon as I read the title of this video..I burst into tears. It’s very confrontational. Happy birthday for yesterday Dr, you’re very much appreciated 🌷

  • @misteque8477
    @misteque8477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Happy Birthday Dr. Rosenberg Hope you had an amazing Day!!!! Thank you for the video. I turned 40 April 2nd and left an abusive relationship that almost destroyed me a year ago after 20 years and I have been listening to you the whole time. Thank you

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and glad to know that this is helpful. Keep up the good work.

  • @abdulc5726
    @abdulc5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Although I've always heard you say relationships are addiction for us SLDDs, for some reason, it's only in this video that I acknowledged it and I instantly and automatically (because its regarded as an addiction) seem to be having a reaction to that. When I think of it as an addiction, I seem to be able to let go of some of my shame and behaviour in relationships and have empathy for myself, that doesn't come so easily other wise. Thank u. Xo

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing. Glad this video was helpful.

  • @bip3937
    @bip3937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Had an identical experience with my cousins child. I couldn’t stop thinking about him in a way I’d never experienced before and I didn’t understand why. Then one day his age was just randomly mentioned, 5, and I realised. I thought how innocent and vulnerable he is and couldn’t imagine him going through what I did at his age. He represented my inner child at the age my innocence was lost.

  • @vanuza222
    @vanuza222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dr Rosenberg, first of all happy 60th birthday 🎂 you explain it so well that your videos alone are enlightening and revolutionary. I now understand why I have these body sensations when exposed to certain people/situations. For that, I am very grateful 🙏🏼

  • @kundalinigirl6816
    @kundalinigirl6816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Belated Birthday Ross...you were and still are an important part of my healing journey...love your book...such profound wisdom. Be well.

  • @allwellandgood8547
    @allwellandgood8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another brilliant video Ross, so much helpful info. I read Human Magnet Syndrome and it helped me heal past trauma so much. Still a work in progress and I find it reassuring you say about reconnecting with your child self still. Happy 60th birthday to you and can I say you are looking absolutely great!❤

  • @zedradio3162
    @zedradio3162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    1st Happy Birthday Ross, not sure about you but when I turned 60 last September, I grew more than a day older..lol As I was moving further into The Human Magnet Syndrome(BooK), nearing the end. Chapter Twelve, I found myself sadden as I looked ahead, (my stuff, let me keep it) to find only 15 pages designated to the recovery portion. Especially after reading almost 40 pages about being in the clutches of a narcissist, the different types, and the manifesto employed. You have used some great examples, and the information in this book, is probably not, like any other book out there on the shelves, in book stores. I am certainly more informed, so this recovering addict must maintain and have a watchful eye, attached to those feelings. Yes those same feeling you displayed and disgusted at the end of this video, I almost sense our main man (You) was a little triggered with yesterday situation. Thank you Ross for keeping it personal, real and playing it forward..Peace..

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the support. 🙏

  • @PaperMario64
    @PaperMario64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good to see you, Dr Rosenberg. I send everyone to your channel. Thanks for the upload.

    • @edgreen8140
      @edgreen8140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Enough with the music. Just explain your techniques.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated. 🙏

  • @saulrobertson3789
    @saulrobertson3789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ross, words cannot accurately express the gratitude I feel towards you, and the respect that I have for the level of insight and wisdom it must have taken to do the work that you have done.
    I discovered your channel two weeks ago and I feel like the veil is finally lifting and things are starting to make sense for the first time in my life.
    I have to pick the right time to watch your videos, because if I’m feeling fragile they can be quite distressing. Your book just arrived yesterday so I’m going to start it at the weekend. Thank you for being you Ross Rosenberg, you are reducing the overall suffering in this world significantly.
    I have one question, maybe you don’t reply on here which is fine, and maybe your book will answer this, but I am having a really difficult time identifying my parents roles, because they don’t seem to fit neatly into either category, but what it seems to me, from both my own experience and my knowledge of my parents histories, is that they are BOTH codependents - but with some narcissistic traits, perhaps acquired as a result of my two very obvious grandiose narcissist grandfathers - Is it possible from your perspective for two codependents to be in a relationship? Or is it always a codependent and a narcissist?

  • @scratchoriginalsdh
    @scratchoriginalsdh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this. 20 months out and I got my first “jonesing” episode this week. I used my rational brain to cut off an unhealthy new relationship but my mind is now going to crazy places thinking about getting another “fix” from this person. I have never felt my codependency so viscerally. I am part of a group that follows a 12 steps structure, and for the first time I can say I empathize with my substance addict friends there.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please consider exploring Ross's seminars at www.selfloverecovery.com/collections/video-seminars-downloads and keep up the good work. You got this!

  • @morningsong8077
    @morningsong8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting that you mentioned the photo. My siblings, children, and I have been going through old photos. It’s beautiful and hard at once to be reminded of those times - times when we were younger, but not necessarily healthier. It’s bittersweet, but I feel it’s helping us. If nothing else, it has brought us closer as siblings. Thanks for your video, and the hard work you’ve done so that we may be helped.

  • @audreysargent3518
    @audreysargent3518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Ross. I found this video very enlightening, despite being a Counsellor. I can most certainly identify with it, as I have Complex PTSD, Agoraphobia and Depression . Mostly due to childhood trauma and loss of my parents and partner. Many subsequent struggles in the workplace ( all relating to lack of self esteem), resulting in a ' break' in my mind, a closing off.
    I will continue to check out your videos. Thank you.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing Audrey.

  • @1Galacticweek
    @1Galacticweek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You and Lisa Romano turned my world upside down

  • @francescabento1705
    @francescabento1705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing what a complicated childhood can cause. I went to a boarding school where I was bullied and abused I had no idea how badly this affected me.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @francescabento1705
      @francescabento1705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RossRosenberg
      Yes life is not easy. I should know. I hope you are now ok?

    • @verydark..1988
      @verydark..1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RossRosenberg I come from a country where it is common for many to go to boarding school from as young as 5....growing up it was normal to be beaten at a young age and I mean beaten real hard...10 whips because you were talking in class, whips fir failing an exam...you get 80% they beat you for the 20, late to class- beatings, sleeping in class-beatings , running too slow earned you a whip....teachers, prefects were allowed to go crazy on you...the nation is hurting...3rd world here...

  • @channingfreeman9417
    @channingfreeman9417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I wish I could be a part of this type of therapy. It almost makes me sad to watch and listen.

  • @LorraineVirginie
    @LorraineVirginie ปีที่แล้ว

    I love seeing men, especially older men, who are working through their trauma. I hope we continue to see more encouragement and acceptance for men to seek therapy. Everyone really, but it seems even less accessible to men with our social norms.

  • @melanatedbarbie
    @melanatedbarbie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Belated birthday! I really appreciate your help. Everytime I listen to you it's total confirmation 👍🏾. I never knew why my stomach got butterflies when I would acquiesce. WOW you are so helpful.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome and thank you!

    • @melanatedbarbie
      @melanatedbarbie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RossRosenberg
      No thank you. The last relationship I had was the worst 😪 he discovered when he would rage I would comply so I suffered and tolerated name calling that I did as a child. I told him the name that I was called that hurt me and he would call me that name on purpose until I got the courage to stand up for myself and in stages NOT comply as that neutralized the Bully. Again thanks im crying happy 😂 tears.

  • @deb9784
    @deb9784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting, Ross, that you mentioned a photo in this video. I have a picture of me at 3 months old on my dresser-- been there for quite a while! For some reason I couldn't put it away!
    Perhaps I am connecting with my child self, who too often i self blamed and shamed for so many years for my poor choices! Somehow this picture helps bring out tenderness in my heart towards me!
    Happy birthday! Hope your day was special! 💞

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing and for the birthday wishes!

  • @rick3747
    @rick3747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very similar to Pete Walker's wonderful work.

  • @stevekelley5632
    @stevekelley5632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Birthday, Ross. Your work has been such a great help to me, and I am beginning to share it with others.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @stevekelley5632
      @stevekelley5632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RossRosenberg So many times I catch myself saying, That is what I am feeling, or So that is why I feel that way. Such an incredible encouragement!

  • @ivonneherrera737
    @ivonneherrera737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dr. Rossemberg. Greetings from Mexico!. After your exposition I understand that physical memory is a reaction to a particular "coded" experiency. Is the same coded information that guide us into new experiences as intuition?
    Thank you for sharing your work. I can tell your videos "held my hand" in the middle of non diagnosed back then PTSD after a split with a person with NPD in it's covert manifestation. Miningfuly...Thank You!

  • @bbdn5123
    @bbdn5123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great timing to us all. Thanks Ross 💖💫

  • @booyaka870
    @booyaka870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    14:13 “When I kept things to myself, I felt weak deep inside me. I moaned all day long” (Psalm 32:3 NCV). “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16 NIV).

  • @jillplott2950
    @jillplott2950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dr. Rosenberg...can't thank you enough for your work. I have learned so much from you! Great video. Can't wait until I can sign up for the HITCH method. Looking forward! Thanks again!

  • @transformingtraumatips
    @transformingtraumatips 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that why I feel so scared when I am alone? I get terror when I am alone.

  • @jeanetteshawredden5643
    @jeanetteshawredden5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💕 I appreciate you. Thank you for sharing, it helps me in my own journey of healing and recovery. PS Happy Birthday!!

  • @Jewelliet
    @Jewelliet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I had the resources to council with you Ross, and truly heal, like you did. I hope God provides a way.

  • @catherha1
    @catherha1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You look amazing. Like a healed person 👌🏽💜🥁💛

  • @Lily-uh5qj
    @Lily-uh5qj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Late happy birthday, you opened my eyes. I'm crying while listening.

  • @raquelm2004
    @raquelm2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much Dr Rosenberg Your explanations help a lot

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome. Glad this is helpful.

  • @ruthy2027
    @ruthy2027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not sure when you didn’t this video but happy birthday and thanks for your help.

  • @raymondearnestlong8822
    @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday 🎂 Thankyou Ross ❤

  • @sindhu_21
    @sindhu_21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this! I listened to it in one of my weak moments and it helped!

  • @h2orainwater39
    @h2orainwater39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been discarded now for about 10 months. And I'm still having such a terrible time with ruminating and dreaming about making up with my ex girlfriend. It's like my mind is fighting against me trying not to let me heal . I just want the pain to be over with.

    • @fatima-zahrakajji4821
      @fatima-zahrakajji4821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I write down the thoughts and beliefs that come up and journal about them later by explaining to myself why these negative conversations don't work and what I need to do to feel good in the future. It has been working for me. Less ruminating about those specific thoughts but new ones come up that are equally as distressing and I follow the same process to get out the false beliefs that no longer serve me. Hope this helps.

  • @loriwinters414
    @loriwinters414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have an intense fear of my mother. I stopped talking to her or seeing her about 4 years ago, but when we were in a relationship, I would be filled with fear and anxiety having to see her, and all I’d want to do is run and hide. Since not speaking with her, when I have seen her in the grocery store, or see her on the trail where we both walk, I become filled with fear and run in the opposite direction, scared to death of having an encounter with her. Some people that know I’m not talking to her don’t seem to understand this fear I have of her. Can you tell me what this means? I feel like she abuses me horribly, but she’s a Christian and others who know her don’t seem to believe me, they only see this victim, who is innocent. What should I do?

    • @jeanetteshawredden5643
      @jeanetteshawredden5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lori. My mother was a "Christian" covert narcissist. People at her church "adored" her- or her persona she presented to them (an accomplished mask-wearer, a pretender, a mirage). She fooled everyone, and "I" was the problem.

    • @loriwinters414
      @loriwinters414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jeanetteshawredden5643 yes absolutely same situation with me. My mother is also covert narcissist, but the thing that gets me is no one sees it, I feel like I’m spinning my wheels trying to explain to people what she does, but it’s like it looks innocent enough on the outside looking in, so it’s so hard to convince people the damage she does

    • @jeanetteshawredden5643
      @jeanetteshawredden5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@loriwinters414 I have heard some say that covert "Christian" narcissists are the most deadly of all (I agree) and claim they are controlled by a Jezebel spirit.....I was the oldest, the family scapegoat. My sister was middle child, belittled but spent her life studying hard, being a super school teacher, super mom, super wife, super everything to prove to the world that she is "ok". My brother was the youngest, the invisible child, smart but became an alcoholic and a sarcastic angry person..... My mom was raised in an orphanage in Weatherford Texas from the age of 4 after her mother died. She was mistreated and abused there. My mom learned early, how to "play the game," of pretending she was something she wasn't and how to "project" her shame and self-loathing onto her children, in order to feel good about herself... 2 years ago I tried to talk with my sister & brother about our toxic mother & family, but they defended her and refused to acknowledge or discuss the truth because "its not nice to malign our mother". I never tried to tell folks at my mother's church "the truth" about her, because she spent years telling them that I was the "bad" daughter and they would not have believed me. I am 70 and the past 5 years God has been healing me, and setting me free. My mom passed away a year ago at the cage of 95, but she was still playing her conniving, tacky, deceitful, manipulative games until her last breath. At her funeral, her church members spoke of her as a "saint" above others, as if she walked on water. THEY HAD NO IDEA WHO SHE REALLY WAS BEHIND THE MASK. She could have been an award winning actress. She was a master at her craft. Unfortunately my mom did not have the true "fruit of the spirit" mentioned in the Bible. She was the big destroyer of our family but she told the rest of the world SHE was the victim and her husband & children were losers. (We weren't really,).

    • @loriwinters414
      @loriwinters414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jeanetteshawredden5643 you’re speaking my words exactly. My situation was a bit different, father wasn’t in the picture, I have one sister younger than I, and she is the favored child and I am the scapegoat. Also, I have tried to talk to her about our mother, and the rest of my aunts and cousins, though they say they understand how she can be, they still ultimately defend her and chose to stay in relationship with her, and I am the wrong one. And yes I say to people as well, the Christian covert narcissist is the most evil and dangerous of all. She has even convinced me that it was me and not her, for years, that’s why I stayed in the relationship, suffering the whole time. They infiltrate everyone in your circle to come against you, isolating you. I ended up severely withdrawn and could not connect with people/friends anymore, and it became hard to look people in the eye, it was how destroyed I was becoming. But I agree, like you, my mother was mistreated by her mother, rejected, unloved, and learned the game at a very young age as well I’m sure. I always say too, she is an absolute MASTER at playing this sick game. Lying to me, lying to people, projecting on me, I was the punching bag, I was the one who took blame for things I didn’t deserve. I just discovered about 6 years ago that what I was raised by was a narcissist mother, and it was like a revelation, i said this is what I grew up with, this is what my mother is, and there’s a name for it!! It was an answer finally! I wasn’t going insane, it was my mother all along, not me, as she had convinced me of for years. God is working on me too, and I always ask him everyday, Lord is this ok not speaking to her, I just don’t really know, but deep down in my soul, I feel like I won’t heal as long as I stay in relationship with her, I’ll never be able to let God show me a new way of believing about myself, the truth about what HE has to say about who and what I am and my worth. It’s been a grievous road, but it’s also been a freeing road, and ultimately a healing road. It’s just hard to come to terms that your family is not safe to be around if you want to get better. So then I don’t have a family, just my husbands, and they are good for me to be around, they’re safe, and they have love. I don’t feel bad about myself when I’m with them, and that’s all I felt the whole time when I was around my family, and I don’t have to keep putting myself in those situations any longer

    • @jeanetteshawredden5643
      @jeanetteshawredden5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@loriwinters414 EXACTLY. I was withdrawn as a child, hiding from the world. Literally. No personality except " rebellious" . Didn't know who I was. Still don't but Lori am praying God will give me a personality that is not timid, afraid, a wallflower, invisible, negative. That He will give me real friends that are like family and teach me how to be a friend. I appreciate Ross's teaching, and a few others God has used to open my eyes to truth, and start my healing journey. Not where I want to be but a LOT better than I used to be.

  • @beverlyorlando8040
    @beverlyorlando8040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy, happy birthday and all the years to follow! 🎈

  • @Gul-ht6ps
    @Gul-ht6ps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Belated happy 60th birthday! And thank you for sharing this important information.

  • @dulceoliveira3601
    @dulceoliveira3601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy late birthday! Many thanks!!

  • @joanieks3945
    @joanieks3945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy 60th birthday Ross xx

  • @catherha1
    @catherha1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was stating your theory years ago about my own feelings (about the withdrawal after being away from the subject 🥴🤨) not knowing that there's actual terms for these things... and the Addiction of it all.. Years ago I attended a few Al-Anon meetings. I'm an adult child of an alcoholic dad, uncles, narc grandma who overstepped duh, my mom was powerless.... these steps and support systems.. being powerless, actually feeling and not repressing .... Ooooh... Gonna search for a group again

  • @raymondearnestlong8822
    @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can get 2 it now Ross i can see what you see in people

  • @lilemukule7510
    @lilemukule7510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A belated 60th Happy Birthday from East Africa kenya.
    It shows !😃🙏🌿🎂
    Self love discovery is a journey thank you for easing this uncharted waters.

  • @johannysrespeto5446
    @johannysrespeto5446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best and It has helped me so much to listen to you and buy your book. Thank you. If I had money to fly to you, you would be my #1 therapist. I would pay all the money in the world to seek help in person attending your classes in person. Thank you for your videos.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support. 🙏

  • @helenemohlin4261
    @helenemohlin4261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday! Do something nice for yourself 🎊

  • @raymondearnestlong8822
    @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its a connection you want

  • @izawaniek2568
    @izawaniek2568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. It is life-saving advice.

  • @mayadahussien5143
    @mayadahussien5143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy birthday

  • @joycekanyangii7679
    @joycekanyangii7679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @emitch9213
    @emitch9213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TY 💛

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @beautyroses8771
    @beautyroses8771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    60th birthday?! Man, you look good!

  • @countrylifestyle8957
    @countrylifestyle8957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this.. happy birthday.. you are a very young looking 60 ❤️

  • @nathaliedufour3891
    @nathaliedufour3891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were a beautiful baba 😊🙏❤

  • @joycekanyangii7679
    @joycekanyangii7679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, so much

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always welcome. Thanks for listening. 🙏

  • @marianguyen2779
    @marianguyen2779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday!🎁🎉🎂

  • @sunnygirl9691
    @sunnygirl9691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I already know this "intro" information and never quite understand what you suggest the average person do next? Where do we do the enlightened therapy? Most therapists are completely incompetent.

  • @raymondearnestlong8822
    @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ross you have put some timber on my mate 👍 Hope your good

  • @joanieks3945
    @joanieks3945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have read your book which was great but also sad because it resonated with me so much. I would like to take the next step, should I do the SLDD first or the HITCH? Which order is best. Thank you.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please start watching with The Codependency Cure www.selfloverecovery.com/collections/video-seminars-downloads/products/the-codependency-cure and then the HITCH www.selfloverecovery.com/collections/video-seminars-downloads/products/healing-the-inner-trauma-child. Thank you!

    • @joanieks3945
      @joanieks3945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RossRosenberg
      Thank you Ross. I will do that. I also want to listen to your book again on audible ( I have both written and audible) as a refresher.

  • @carolehatfield8561
    @carolehatfield8561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HBD! I have your book HMS,four years in & so need to work through this.Can you buy this video?

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Carole, here you can find the full-length video: www.selfloverecovery.com/collections/video-seminars-downloads/products/healing-the-inner-trauma-child
      Thank you!

    • @carolehatfield8561
      @carolehatfield8561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will you have the weekend retreats after Covid??

  • @vickie6662
    @vickie6662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💘

  • @raymondearnestlong8822
    @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Facts

  • @tine8024
    @tine8024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to release the trauma?? Btw you look good and young for 60 years :)

  • @benv5798
    @benv5798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am finally ditching TH-cam because of censorship and manipulation. I will look for your videos, channels and content on other platforms.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ben, you can find more of Ross's resources at www.selfloverecovery.com/ and humanmagnetsyndrome.com/hmsblog/. Thanks.

  • @janec.kowalczyk5824
    @janec.kowalczyk5824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏💖

  • @uyoebyik
    @uyoebyik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you think fibromyalgia could be caused by severe narcissistic
    abuse?

  • @mlolligag1
    @mlolligag1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if the bone crushing loneliness persists for years and years?

  • @Lookatmedonnad
    @Lookatmedonnad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr. Rosenberg have you treated people abused by high control religions - cults. I am having trouble moving forward.

    • @RossRosenberg
      @RossRosenberg  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In case you haven't watched it yet, this other video may be interesting for you: th-cam.com/video/xwYCubcqk24/w-d-xo.html

  • @samanthajoslin3849
    @samanthajoslin3849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t believe my parents were narcissistic at all= both had empathy- could see more than the “black and white “ way people with narcissistic traits do- I’m 45 a was served a lesson via a malignant covert narcissistic traited individual = I am utterly annihilated on every level- my question as I try and heal past trauma etc= both my parents have passed= my mom was 47- I was 19 she had MS and it was bad- my dad suddenly Ammd unexpectedly died two years ago- so is it possible that my trauma stems from that with my sick mom and dad that drank or the abusive boyfriend I ran away with at 14? I mean my mom and dad don’t have to have traits of narcissism’ for me to be such a codependent, petrified of abandonment mess?i hope this makes sense to someone- having a very hard time articulating my thoughts to words these days.

  • @amyalexandria444
    @amyalexandria444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💜💜💜💜💜

  • @Salvnite
    @Salvnite ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this another way to say you don't know what someone's true colors are or is this deeper?

  • @raymondearnestlong8822
    @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think about Cannabis as meds ????

    • @julesruggeri
      @julesruggeri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      one opinion for you, we first need to be clear about which parts of "Cannabis".............CBD as med as an anti inflamatory & anti anxiety with no side effects that I know of. THC as dissociative coping subtance, that can backfire severely for some people, create paranoia along with dependency. just my two cents, from years of experience and interest

    • @raymondearnestlong8822
      @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@julesruggeri I say these things because everyone has always said that to me when its the complete opposite and all my old mates from prison life thats how they survive in life. But end up going jail for no reason really due to it being illegal. And then the government charge fortunes for it before it lands in the uk 🇬🇧

    • @raymondearnestlong8822
      @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@julesruggeri I found that was my step dads key 🔑 excuse to cover his tracks 👣

    • @raymondearnestlong8822
      @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@julesruggeri id love 💘 to try some extracts but never been able to afford it 😭😭

    • @julesruggeri
      @julesruggeri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There is a lot of great content on youtube, if you want to find information about healing from all of the things that you are aware are not serving you. It's a deep dive into biology, neurology, adaptation and survival........... through the doorway of your emotions and feelings............... Some of it can potentially be more difficult depending on where you live, and how financially wealthy you are.................and some of it depends on neither.

  • @12REDROSES
    @12REDROSES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I understood you correctly, you just found yourself at 3?

  • @raymondearnestlong8822
    @raymondearnestlong8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey it will kill most Ross

  • @natalietricomi3336
    @natalietricomi3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👀🕵

  • @HAMIDK007
    @HAMIDK007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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