10 Self Love Habits That Changed My Life After Narcissistic Abuse

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  • @FromSurvivingToThriving
    @FromSurvivingToThriving  3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Some people plan to become life coaches - others 'fall into it'. I think when a person has gone through something so life altering, something that pushed them outside the realms of their authentic self, something that so profoundly changed not only their self perception, but altered their nervous system, dis-regulated their brain and warped their reality..... and yet when they manage to reconnect with self, and heal the deep emotional wounds that are hidden to the naked eye and misunderstood by those that have never been through an experience like that - well, it's only natural to feel a deep desire to want to help others that have been through that. That's how I 'fell into coaching' and it's been an amazing experience to help individuals all over the world to break through the side effects of cptsd and/or side effects of narcissistic abuse. If YOU are interested in becoming a life coach - be sure to check out my website: micheleleenieves.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-coaching-certification/

    • @lifethroughlens1965
      @lifethroughlens1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mam, one of my known love to dressed up. But one day we were visiting an orphanage and one of my relative said to her don't put luxury items they may feel bad. But she ignored and dressed up in best way possible. Is it ok to behave like this way? What will you consider it being authentic or unempathetic? Please reply.

    • @MillennialMountainMama
      @MillennialMountainMama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The link doesn’t work for some reason. 😑

    • @Frecklesswag
      @Frecklesswag ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen and amen!!!

  • @warrencardwell6706
    @warrencardwell6706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    Who agrees with me that Michele has the number one TH-cam channel for helping all of us narcissist abuse survivors 🙂🤗😀

    • @go-goakins1489
      @go-goakins1489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Warren C I agree with you warren 👍😎

    • @AlienChicken
      @AlienChicken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Michele is a hero. If I hadn't stumbled across these videos I would have easily fallen back into the trap after the yearly Christmas discard. She's saved my life and my kids life and made me feel enough again that I have the self-worth to seek counseling and move forward in life.

    • @starlingswallow
      @starlingswallow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Warren C YES! I was just talking to another friend about this!

    • @karenthompson9492
      @karenthompson9492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I hadn't realized how much of that behavior I have been doing,
      exactly that in my head and family life work it's all comin around though

    • @karenthompson9492
      @karenthompson9492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yes! do agree She do ,
      But I'm not going to be workin on that side of the street just for happiness sake hahahaha you so funny

  • @Tiazz.
    @Tiazz. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    1. Living life Mindfully present - experience how powerful it is to be focused on yourself.
    2. Learn to say no - love yourself enough to realize your limits.
    3.practice good self care - take care of your hair, teeth, clothes eating habits.
    4. do inventory of who you spend time with - it’s okay to change the people you spend time with if those people are bringing you down.
    5. Forgive yourself - it’s easy to stay mad at yourself but it will not change your past, forgive yourself and move forward.
    6.make time for the things you enjoy - you have a passion or a hobby that you lost. Take the time to redevelop and recondition that love.
    7.letting go of the past - you will only be in a lower state of mind if you do not let go of the past . Learn to view the past from a neutral standpoint and see how it will elevate you.
    8. Begin listening to your inner gut; your gut is always right.
    9. Stop judging yourself harshly - develop a compassionate inner dialogue.
    10. Learning to live as the authentic genuine self that you are !

    • @iheartsublime8
      @iheartsublime8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Is there a way to copy/paste comments? Wish I could copy this list easily..

    • @sandrah7559
      @sandrah7559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Zay- ellé Love your comment about learning to say ‘no’. As women we are taught to be kind, nurturing, and ‘nice’ regardless. I think this is harmful teaching when it is at the cost of self. We are taught we are selfish if we think of ourselves. Saying no has been a critical step in my journey to healing from narcissistic abuse.

    • @MentalDeviant
      @MentalDeviant 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iheartsublime8 you have to us a browser.

    • @alesiayw
      @alesiayw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MVP 🏆

    • @dreamsofturtles1828
      @dreamsofturtles1828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@iheartsublime8 A suggestion. Instead of instant copying, listen to the vid again and take notes. Stop the vid at points and really contemplate and absorb the advice. It will go deeper with you . Thats what i do .

  • @askme9825
    @askme9825 5 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    You’re heavenly sent and you are literally saving my life. Thank you.

  • @orioleaszme3415
    @orioleaszme3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    It doesn't sound stupid to someone who has been through it, but I had a breakthroughs when I allowed myself to buy a drink when I was out for longer than I had planned and stopped my cycle of getting dehydration headaches; when I decided that I was worth the effort of carrying a jumper around with me on those days where the weather could change; and when I had the confidence to press the button on a pedestrian crossing because I was valuable enough to ask for traffic to stop for me as if I had the same value as anyone else.

    • @elizabethmorgan2621
      @elizabethmorgan2621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Totally understand and agree, Oriole. Hope you're doing well, now. I've recovered from narcissistic family members, but it took years. Michele is so amazing!!

    • @orioleaszme3415
      @orioleaszme3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@elizabethmorgan2621, Yes Michele is amazing, I am loving this channel -- even if I can't always watch an episode in one session without taking breaks

    • @orioleaszme3415
      @orioleaszme3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Doomsday Survivalist , Thank you. All the best to you

    • @FromSurvivingToThriving
      @FromSurvivingToThriving  5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This comment touched my heart - you are so valuable and beautiful - I'm so glad you are doing things that show yourself that you are - you deserve it - sending you a huge hug!!!

    • @Feequilts
      @Feequilts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Go for it! My favourite saying that impowers me is, “Don’t mind if I do!” I say it often and smile. What would you do knowing you couldn’t fail?

  • @rosevanacker8729
    @rosevanacker8729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I used to have really long hair that I couldn't trim 2 inches off of without him hovering and questioning me....when I left, my mom took me to the salon and I got my hair chopped off so it was 2 inches below my ears. It was SO freeing and empowering. It was styled and cute as hell. I told my hairdresser that about how excited I was and why, and she took extra time to show me how to style it myself. She showed me the products and even told me which budget brands at Wal-Mart would be best because the salon's brands were expensive. She had been in an abusive relationship too and understood .

    • @jenrich111
      @jenrich111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh yeah the hair control omg i forgot lol

    • @laurajean1691
      @laurajean1691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol, same here, he wanted me to keep my hair long, right after I left him I got it cut short, and I love it. I get so many compliments.

  • @triplekids3
    @triplekids3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At 56 I’m learning how to love myself it never to late to start

  • @andresalvarez1089
    @andresalvarez1089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A very therapeutic part of self healing is the acceptance of spending time with or keeping the company of people who make you feel better every time you're with them...
    In a state of being where no one is comparing/contrasting in a obstructive saboteury way that instigates misery...

  • @Feequilts
    @Feequilts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Can’t believe I could love myself after decades of just being an emotional dumping ground for narcs. It didn’t actually take that long to turn my whole life around. I now have my own good feelings, thoughts, appreciation and love for me. I do all these but struggle with appearance/exercise and am not wanting to make friends. To all out there, be kind to you and take care of you, you are worth it! Great video!

    • @bluelle4698
      @bluelle4698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you eat healthy and only when you're hungry, you don't need to exercise at all to look great (I recommend you to search informations about ketogenic diet from videos with Dr. Berg, Thomas DeLauer to mention a few...). I don't feel like making friends either. This happens because we are still healing and we need all the energy for it! Making friends requires energy too, this is why, for the moment, it's ok to not want to have any. It's ok to have some time just for you! This means you love yourself! After pleasing narcs for a while, we need some time off. Now you can find more about yourself and to do only what you like to be able to heal faster. After this, you will choose better friends too that will energize you, not deplete you like narcs do... Enjoy your time/life! You're worth it! 💜

  • @alicehong7809
    @alicehong7809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    1. Live mindfully present
    2. Learn to say No
    3. Practice self care ⭐️ (Healthy food, dress well…)
    4. No frienemies
    5. Forgive yourself
    6. Happy place, happy hobbies ⭐️
    7. Let go of your past
    8. Trust your gut instincts ⭐️
    9. Stop judging yourself harshly
    10. Live an authentic life

  • @thesurfinsuricate
    @thesurfinsuricate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    When you're programmed since childhood to "serve", it's damn hard to break that habit.
    I'm kind of a maestro when it on the need and feelings of other but when it comes to myself I'm totally lost.
    Very good videos Michele...

    • @mindysmith3683
      @mindysmith3683 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dad made me his wife , I married my dad in a new body . I made dad's lunch , mom he ignored, put down . Like I was raised to be better to me , I still hate elec went out as a teen , his air on 3 rd shift , mom in bed but I as a teen had to see dad's junk to get power . Lol I was dad's gal. I left at 18 he called me back, I wasn't his wife, lol I was used

  • @augustpriest6945
    @augustpriest6945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I've watched over 30 channels and your in my top 4, especially because you share quality content without asking for joining a group with immediate donations..its hard not to get fooled again, so thank you for sharing without making me pass unsure boundaries..absolutely doesn't mean I won't be glad to share in the future....yea a people pleaser trying to create boundaries.. wellbeing

    • @augustpriest6945
      @augustpriest6945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey thankyou for the heart because I've had issues with having value on my talents and earlier in my life got taken advantage of by offering donational prices on my massage with psychic healing talents ..quite offen I got less than the price of just offering a massage by not recognizing some people are out to take advantage if offered the chance and being a lot codependent I got taken advantage a lot until I realized I'm too over trusting of others trying to be a people pleaser. and although I like helping others I have had resentment after the fact of finding out I helped someone be healed of arthritis in a joint for being offered 30 dollars and no refurals because they were embassies to say they got well from Cherokee psychic healing..it was a double shit on me both not honoring my heritage and or being fair minded about the gift they got and offering a fair price for such.. it took adapting a hybrid wolf to learn that I couldn't comprise my value (because I had be able to take care or her and myself, much like some people wake up an abusive partner you can't undervalue your talents while being responsible for another ..unless your into propousfull unhappiness).

    • @warrencardwell6706
      @warrencardwell6706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      To me Michele has the number one TH-cam channel for helping all us narcissist abuse survivors.

    • @wonderwoman8970
      @wonderwoman8970 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are so right!!!! Her help comes from her heart.

  • @shirleymiddleton6574
    @shirleymiddleton6574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi Michele and all other survivors out there! I was widowed at 33 and my late husband was my high school sweetheart. Four years after he died I met what I thought at the time to be a loving, carefree and fun man and I thought at the time that he would be a very good father to my son who was 15 at the time. I guess its pretty obvious by me writing this, how wrong I was. As I write, I realize now how much damage I have done to myself and my kids for allowing this man into our lives. For me to acknowledge how he has managed to literally change me from a caring and sensitive person into someone who I now barely recognize is agonizing. Its been almost 3 months since we parted and I am slowly but surely claiming my life back one day at a time. Thanks Michele for being brave enough to share your experiences and help others out there who are in these toxic and sick relationships!

    • @FionaC1
      @FionaC1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Remember- you didn’t do the damage to your son, the narcissist did that (I had to have that pointed out to me recently and have to keep reminding myself). I hope you are beginning to grow stronger each day x

  • @PamelaReyes
    @PamelaReyes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You know, i was totally ignorant about narcissistic disorder, so i spend 5 years in a toxic relationship with my exbf, when I first saw at your channel, I learned that I was not crazy, that not everything was my fault...im in my recovery path, thanks to your videos im closer everyday, it is not easy but is worthy to run away from these people...narcissist are empty inside, they dont care about anyone

  • @ck1425
    @ck1425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My wife is giving me the silent treatment since I told her I want a divorce. Part of her strategy is to just leave the house at 9am and come back at 9pm. We have four children and she just assumes I‘ll take care of everything (which I have to bc who the hell WOULD take care of them when she disappears?). I live in Germany, so here I have to endure 1 year of separation, in the same house (because we’re poor) until our official divorce court date (don‘t worry, I‘m using a lawyer and I‘ll most likely get full custody of the four kids as she is either never here or always in her bed suffering from „depression“ - I put that in quotes bc she says that but when there‘s a special event, or shopping, or going to a friends‘ house she miraculously gets healed).
    The reason for my post is this: The other day I left a note for her telling her something about the kids and to say „it‘s strange you‘re gone all the time“. Immediately after writing that I knew it was a mistake. My daughter told me after a while that Mommy was sitting in her room with a huge smile on her face.
    It was a victory smile, I just know it. She saw that I‘m reacting badly to her being gone. Well, thank God for your videos. I think I‘m just being reasonable, but with her and the way she thinks, my „being reasonable“ only inflates her NPD sense of self-worth and empowerment.
    How did she become so evil? I‘m happy to know where I am now, but sad too that these last 19 years I‘ve been with a narcissist (in every way).

    • @B.I.-EIO_macdonald9786
      @B.I.-EIO_macdonald9786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sucks.Has anything changed since you posted this a year ago.?

    • @ashmitarathi8825
      @ashmitarathi8825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This totally sounds like my mom. Doing basic chores like cooking is a task for her and we cannot have a single meal without listening to how greatful we should be because she cooked food for us. She is moody and does things only when she feels like doing them.

    • @sirmarwillgamchild1266
      @sirmarwillgamchild1266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hang in there buddy. especially for the kiddos.. mine did kinda the same to me accept she would be buried in her phone for days ...I made a stand against her and her 3 older daughters after 10 yrs of hell. and my 2 I had with her are caught in the middle now. but I am educating them to deal with my medical issues as well as how to avoid her constant manipulation... sad thing is that they came to me wanting to know why i was the only one taking care of them when mom was right there in the same house. and its tough as hell to try and explain why she is like that to 2 under 10yrs old. but somehow they see it.... sounds to me like your doing exactly what you have to for yours so just stay the course and hold fast... i hope you got full primary custody and i hope they are as daddy devoted as my boys are with me when they see me slipping and they bring me right back with a hey dad were gonna take you fishin .."only sport I like" ... they are my best therapy.. they make me remember to take time for me ... hope all is well for you. best of luck and full support

  • @mamadoundoye5427
    @mamadoundoye5427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    You were truly born to do this and living in your higher purpose and I - as well as many others I can tell - resonate with your words in the highest level. Thank you, beautiful.

  • @ImadeUlook
    @ImadeUlook 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I'm SO pleased i found your channel! You just connect to my internal conflict. Thank you 😊

  • @leoefabricia
    @leoefabricia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I am felling better after your words.
    I am devastated.
    Thank you for take the time you have to help others!♥️

    • @rosecarter5704
      @rosecarter5704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fabrícia Magalhães I’m so sorry Fabricia you aren’t alone.. 🌹

    • @karent3004
      @karent3004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fabricia, please keep listening here and Michele will help you out of the dark rabbit hole into the sunshine again. Be kind to yourself also honey...🤗

    • @TerrisBloomingIdeas
      @TerrisBloomingIdeas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Feeling devastated is a real feeling...we are working through a living death of someone we cared about...but please do not stay devastated....keep searching for help in getting clarity...you are on your way to being the real Happy and at Peace person you have always wanted to be. As I say this to you I say this to me. 💗

    • @leoefabricia
      @leoefabricia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rose Carter thank you .♥️

    • @leoefabricia
      @leoefabricia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Karen T ♥️♥️thank you

  • @Ame3thyst3
    @Ame3thyst3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I get a D in mindfulness, self care, letting go of the past, having a mean inner dialogue, feeling happy only when I'm "needed."
    I get a B in saying NO to others, being compassionate to myself, enjoying my passion, slowly becoming my authentic self.
    I get an A in listening to my gut. I think my GPA is about 2.5. It's okay. A year ago I flunked everything!! Great video Michele!!!

    • @Ame3thyst3
      @Ame3thyst3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Congratulations on 110,000 Subscribers Michele!!! I am so proud of you. I want to be like you when I grow up. : )

    • @FromSurvivingToThriving
      @FromSurvivingToThriving  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I am soooo proud of you!!!! Each day is another opportunity to practice self love ❤️ 💕 💗 Keep up the good work 😊🤗

    • @Ame3thyst3
      @Ame3thyst3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Michele! Baby steps but at least they are moving forward. You are truly a Life Saver!!!

  • @susanduke1753
    @susanduke1753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I have learned in my life journey the truth about we teach people how to treat us. How, through our boundaries yes and by how we treat ourselves. It has taken me sometime to figure that one out, I am slow, it seemed that it was easy to be giving and compassionate to other but they didn’t seem to reciprocate. Why was that? Why was I willing to give to those who didn’t give back? why was I not finding people and relationships that would give as much as I did? Because all myself talk kept saying this treatment was what you deserved ect..blah blah....
    I was spending energy on the wrong people. I should be taking to and treating myself with the kindness and compassion I like to treat others with. Self talk is real, your brain believes what you tell it. I ave been and will continue to treat myself the way I want others to treat me and you know what...? I have had toxic people and exhausting relationships drop me like a hot potato but others are more attracted to me in new more compatible relationships...you know you too deserve to treat yourself with the best you have to offer.

    • @princessncg1
      @princessncg1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That sentence we teach others how to treat us has been recurring lately
      I learned it a long time ago, but had forgotten

    • @faithyourfear6401
      @faithyourfear6401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nicely said. I'm just beginning.

    • @SheSmilesSlyly
      @SheSmilesSlyly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This really hit home with me. Thank you for posting ❤

  • @claricetat1578
    @claricetat1578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It sure is hard to let go of the past..but I will get there

  • @princessncg1
    @princessncg1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I need a lot of work on loving myself...

  • @bobbibacha
    @bobbibacha 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I’m finally getting to the place of self love 💕 I no longer have a must help others attitude

    • @jenrich111
      @jenrich111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah or need external validation. We know our own truth.

    • @theforeigner6988
      @theforeigner6988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A must help attitude... That's awful right? We want to do it when want, how we want, to whom we want.

  • @deborahpetith8710
    @deborahpetith8710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I am working on all 10, it's getting easier to do thank goodness. I'm almost 60 and you have helped a great deal thank you.

    • @tomsmith1016
      @tomsmith1016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi Debra, I love your honesty. I am 63 years young. I have reached the place were I now do all ten and more with out having to think about it. JUST LAST SATURDAY!
      It only took 40 years LOL! It was incredible, the insight I had was;
      my feelings are not a part of me they are ME! So stop fighting what happened and LOVE me. It is so counter intuitive that I laughed 😂
      So hard I could not breath. So keep doing the 10 steps that Michele listed. IT DOES GET BETTER and then out the blue you have an insight that ties it all together WAHOO!
      Give your self a BIG hug and dont let go.

    • @TopDownJane
      @TopDownJane 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm approaching 64 and struggle with "it's too late".
      It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone and it's never too late.

    • @meera2531
      @meera2531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jane...the soul never ages. So it's never ever too late. 😀❤️✨

    • @tomsmith1016
      @tomsmith1016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@meera2531 That is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Thank you, what a great start to my day!

    • @meera2531
      @meera2531 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tom... I truly believe it and all spiritual streams of thought say it too...

  • @grannyhurt1636
    @grannyhurt1636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I work at home too. And you are absolutely right! Getting dressed and making my bed before work does more good than I ever realized! I have to better in following through with what my gut tells me about not eating certain foods and exercising. I KNOW that getting my weight under control would help me to feel really good about myself. I start just about everyday with that in mind, but most days I fail at accomplishing it. I'm struggling with self motivation.

    • @JR-ej9up
      @JR-ej9up 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Don't Give Up!. . . I slide back too. On my schedules and such. But I'm learning not to be too hard on myself. Because the things I'm learning are new. I don't want to discipline myself with my old trains of thought. That I learned elsewhere anyway. . . Also I learned that it's ok to put down the pen sometimes. When rewriting your life. . . It can get exhausting. But if there are payoffs. . . It makes it worth while!!!. Just be careful of the bad payoffs. . . Those can come about too. . . . . . . Good Luck. Hang in there...

    • @meera2531
      @meera2531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Make it easier for yourself... I keep a set of dumbbells near by so that I can grab them and get moving whenever I get some time or feel like. It just makes it a lot easier. And have more protein rich food and less carbs so that you feel less hungry and get your vitamin levels tested and get them to optimum levels.

  • @amjaadashaar4758
    @amjaadashaar4758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you. I never realized that my ex was a narcissist before going through your video... I don’t deserve staying in such a toxic relationship I don’t even want him in my life as a friend.

  • @Evernia6181
    @Evernia6181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I spent my whole life until now, ignoring my own needs.
    NO has always been a trouble area for me: BOUNDARIES have been a mess.
    I eat better, exercise, and sleep better, and YES I put my face on, even when I'm not going anywhere.
    I've had a few too many "goodtime" friends as of late, and when the **it hits the fan, they are nowhere to be seen. Among other things, I have had to show some pathologically late friends the door, since it really is NOT ok when they are late and disregard a precious and irreplacable commodity: my time.
    Forgiveness...another "F" word to me (friend and family are the other 2). I say not forgiving myself and looking at my regrets is like looking i n the rear-view mirror while in traffic: it ends badly.
    I now listen to music, I run, but I'm still experiencing a block from my passions. I still live with my dysfunctional half, and they just don't work with me, so my physical environment is laden with overlapping boundaries and OCD hoarder crap. When there was a beautiful happy place, my partner always blocked me from it with no more reason than no.
    The past us in the rearview. You make a staggering point on stopping the story. Nice dose of perspective: I love your view of things, you've got do much magic.
    My gut...I have LONG ignored that at such a huge personal cost...most people didn't listen to me ( my grandfather died because he disregarded my advice in favor of the Golden Child nevertheless!). But, it's invalidating when current friends ignore the advice they asked me for, so, why would I do that to ME? Is a GREAT question!
    I have been SO hard on myself and I'm just now being nice to myself, and THAT has been foreign to me.
    Authenticity of self....oh MY. After 49 years of people pleasing, I embraced who I am inside. I tossed aside the shame and made my deepest and darkest secret my greatest power...this was so hard, because I had to confess (to myself) that I am transgender, however others may think that may be, it was what I needed to confront so that I could finally "show up as myself".
    my whole life ignoring my own needs.
    NO has always been a trouble area for me: BOUNDARIES have been a mess.
    I eat better, exercise, and sleep better, and YES I put my face on, even when I'm not going anywhere.
    I've had a few too many "goodtime" friends as of late, and when the **it hits the fan, they are nowhere to be seen. Among other things, I have had to show some pathologically late friends the door, since it really is NOT ok when they are late and disregard a precious and irreplacable commodity: my time.
    Forgiveness...another "F" word to me (friend and family are the other 2). I say not forgiving myself and looking at my regrets is like looking i n the rear-view mirror while in traffic: it ends badly.
    I now listen to music, I run, but I'm still experiencing a block from my passions. I still live with my dysfunctional half, and they just don't work with me, so my physical environment is laden with overlapping boundaries and OCD hoarder crap. When there was a beautiful happy place, my partner always blocked me from it with no more reason than no.
    The past us in the rearview. You make a staggering point on stopping the story. Nice dose of perspective: I love your view of things, you've got do much magic.
    My gut...I have LONG ignored that at such a huge personal cost...most people didn't listen to me ( my grandfather died because he disregarded my advice in favor of the Golden Child nevertheless!). But, it's invalidating when current friends ignore the advice they asked me for, so, why would I do that to ME? Is a GREAT question!
    I have been SO hard on myself and I'm just now being nice to myself, and THAT has been foreign to me.
    Authenticity of self....oh MY. After 49 years of people pleasing, I embraced who I am inside. I tossed aside the shame and made my deepest and darkest secret my greatest power...this was so hard, because I had to confess (to myself) that I am transgender, however icky others think that may be, it was what I needed to confront so that I could finally "show up as myself".

  • @brigittegilmore5756
    @brigittegilmore5756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for your support. Right now I'm in the belly of the beast n I'm praying to find a way out. I have children wITH this person .please pray for me and all of us who are stuck trying to be free...GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL WHO READ THIS💜

  • @Veronica.John10-10
    @Veronica.John10-10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm new to this journey of self-love and I find myself unable to say "no" to ME...to self-destructive habits and not saying yes to the healthy things I should be doing.

  • @jensbasement3862
    @jensbasement3862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Loving yourself, also requires standing up for yourself. Something the narcissist despises. They can't stand when you stand in your own truth, and know and validate everything you say and see. Shows how much they need control over your perspective of reality, to remain in control of you. Saying "no" is something I had to learn within the last 2 years. Its empowering to say no. If someone doesn't respect your "no", it shows they don't respect your boundaries.

    • @crankiemanx8423
      @crankiemanx8423 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree,this is outwardly one of the most important things to do & be if one wants to heal & get out of the trap of attracting & associating with a narcassist.

  • @winniemaobe5492
    @winniemaobe5492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to practice more learning to say NO and setting limits. 2. Taking care of myself 3. To stop judging and criticizing myself. 4. To trust my gut more.

  • @carolb7418
    @carolb7418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you❤️🙏🏻 This is helpful! I need to engage in all ten more often. I think more than anything I have to define what makes me happy, what I enjoy and feel passionately about because I’ve spent all my life making sure everyone else had their needs met. The only “need” I met for myself was avoiding pain. Clearly, that isn’t self love.

  • @debrawilson333
    @debrawilson333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love the example how would you feel if you were giving really good advice to a friend and they were not listening or cared. Some people don't want help they just want to dump their problems. Their lives never change even though they ask for advice. If we are pouring our hearts into those who are takers, we will come out depleted and exhausted. If we think about how precious our hearts are...we would care for them with dignity, love and preservation. Those who dishonor and disrespect us are not real friends. If a person values themselves, they understand the value in others,. (Love your neighbor as you love yourself.) Their capacity to love is much greater because they have learned to attribute significance and worth in others. This wipes away envy, jealousy, competition and the need to elevate oneself above others by devaluing them as with the narcissist. Some may have a hard time loving self because of the verbal abuse they absorb but are able to love others.The narc is a taker and will only give love to gain full control. The narcissist is a well that is empty and dry, we don't have to be. They come at you like a mirage but once your eyes are truly opened, there is no water. Your future are the choices you make in the present, we need to make our present count.

    • @et349
      @et349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love the 'mirage' comparison, spot on!

  • @monave2938
    @monave2938 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes. Worry if I am doing the right thing, constantly, in almost every situation! 😐Not spending nearly enough time on my hobbies & interests.

  • @moniqueloupe8867
    @moniqueloupe8867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The last topic you talked about, showing up as myself not how they want me to look or be, I had to listen to four or five times. It was like my brain was resistant to that concept. I kept mentally "checking out" and getting distracted and I just thought I should share that.

  • @chickenlittle4014
    @chickenlittle4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On my self love journey right now today I felt a boost of confidence in my appearance haven’t felt better

  • @cecilien9407
    @cecilien9407 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had to give up some 10 friends because they couldn’t stop talking about the narcissist. They were all traumatised by him and a couple of them would really drag me down emotionally. They were not good for me. I missed the good times for a few weeks but then I stopped missing them. I still need more new friends. 😕

  • @breakthroughmoment1647
    @breakthroughmoment1647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These last two videos have just been awesome! And, congrats on your daughter showing up as her authentic self.

  • @HaleyMary
    @HaleyMary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I started focusing on what I need from other people in order to feel comfortable, that limited my circle immensely. I wondered, is this really what happens when I create boundaries?

  • @accordsamurai
    @accordsamurai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you, your such a awesome person thank you, your a great mom. I’m gonna use that with my daughter

  • @teresapalmapereira1229
    @teresapalmapereira1229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Raised to please other people...well, think about yourself as someone else and dedicate yourself to please only that person without guilt

  • @welshwitch2024
    @welshwitch2024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so thankful to you too Michele. I have literally been in love ( addicted to ) with a covert narcissist for eleven years. He’s an alcoholic and the booze suppressed his narcissism enough for me not to notice when with him. I always blamed his behaviour on the comedown of booze withdrawals when he was about to embark on a wagon stint. I was wrong!
    I was about to move in with him again when it suddenly dawned on me. Nobody can be as cruel as that and show no remorse, ever! So I read the book Whole Again and then discovered you. I am truly blessed. 🙏 This guys has had me wrapped around his manipulative fingers for such a long time. I feel completely lost, hurt, betrayed and totally pissed off. He is 100% a narcissist. I haven’t spoken to him for five days after his disgraceful behaviour, so now he’s bombarding me with messages. No apology of course.
    💖 I can’t wait for some sessions with you.

  • @truthserum5855
    @truthserum5855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How blessed your daughter is to have you for a mom...I lost 60 years of my life to toxic programming.

  • @junkjunk2493
    @junkjunk2493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cant say self love , beat down too bad
    im trying to say self care , gotta start somewhere

  • @romineacosta2996
    @romineacosta2996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU MICHELLE FOR BRINGING AWARENESS ABOUT NARCISSISTIC PSYCHOPATIC
    ABUSE WHICH IS A PLAGUE THESE DAYS ... . .THESE SYCHOS ARE EVERYWHERE IN SOCIETY!!!
    THANK YOU !!! 😀😃😄

  • @wendythomas4930
    @wendythomas4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome about acknowledging the past and then saying look how far I've come!!!! Thank you!😁

  • @sarahbrahem3541
    @sarahbrahem3541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your voice is so calming, I love it

  • @LotusStorm
    @LotusStorm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great stuff. Thank you so much for this.

  • @rooneytn
    @rooneytn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for doing these! They are helping.

  • @georgelewis6413
    @georgelewis6413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Wonderful Michele!

  • @sheilaj2
    @sheilaj2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Much love, light and abundance!

  • @melveniagriffin1396
    @melveniagriffin1396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this and needed this. Thank you

  • @julieowen5874
    @julieowen5874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Michelle 💞 I really needed this today.

  • @Lovingmyselfthroughmyeyes
    @Lovingmyselfthroughmyeyes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, thank you 😊

  • @dannyfaith1754
    @dannyfaith1754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great presentation! You are amazing!

  • @tootienottoofruitie1726
    @tootienottoofruitie1726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting enough.. I am an empath with a narcissist mother and even though I have corrected pretty much most of my problems through therapy and self love and educating myself... I still pretty much always think about the other person before I think of myself. Working on it 😲🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @Frank1life2live
    @Frank1life2live 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Michele!

  • @luxetspes4837
    @luxetspes4837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm just starting my journey of healing and hardly do any of these. I'm so thankful for the outline because I wouldn't know where to begin or what to include. My most difficult is #2, saying no and creating healthy boundaries. Thanks Michelle, for a "must watch and watch again video!" 😁👍❤

  • @mookimentality7837
    @mookimentality7837 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Michele! I love this

  • @carrieanthony9526
    @carrieanthony9526 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This made me cry. Thank you for sharing❤

  • @ema9682
    @ema9682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, this is very empowering!

  • @Sandra-fc8pc
    @Sandra-fc8pc ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I really needed this! ❤🙏

  • @redZibra
    @redZibra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michele Lee Nieves, good job well done.

  • @005HegeFredriksen
    @005HegeFredriksen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this beautiful video! Keep on shining. Kind regards.

  • @timegoesby7068
    @timegoesby7068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I need to engage in number 1 more often, living in the present . And also allow myself to do the things i love, my hobbies. Thanks Michelle for the great help you give. You are an angel. Hugs from Brazil

  • @nikkiritchie3355
    @nikkiritchie3355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Michell! These are wonderful steps! 💗

  • @SheSmilesSlyly
    @SheSmilesSlyly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm doing pretty well on a lot of these. I struggle with forgiving myself, letting new people into my life who bring me up and learning to live authentically--which takes a lot of courage after tailoring myself to meet others' needs. I am proud of myself for making progress every day.

  • @BeingRashmi43
    @BeingRashmi43 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best video on self-love ♥️♥️♥️

  • @orchidtreasure1484
    @orchidtreasure1484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this video, you are awesome! As the daughter of an evil, abusive, narcissistic mother, I never had love, support, or affection. Therefore, I never learned proper boundaries. I was a people pleasure who immediately went out of my way for others, especially the most selfish people. Now I am suffering financially, because I spent money on others that I should have spent on myself. Harsh lesson learned! Although I am struggling, I am so happy and free now. Put yourself first! You cannot pour from an empty cup!!!

  • @far_00_hat
    @far_00_hat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ending was so beautiful

  • @AnaSilva1
    @AnaSilva1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great wisdom Michele, thank you!

  • @wendyrabovsky6195
    @wendyrabovsky6195 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very grateful I found this today!

  • @teemadarif8243
    @teemadarif8243 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be compassionate with ourselves. Beautiful.

  • @cooloften
    @cooloften 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Michele. I'll be listening to this again and again. :)

  • @roshanienarine8421
    @roshanienarine8421 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Michelle. It's so hard but your videos are helping me.

  • @Vicky14ist
    @Vicky14ist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michelle, you are so loving and transmit so much positivity. Thank you.

  • @KJ-pu8dw
    @KJ-pu8dw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great channel with true advice. Played this one twice in a row.

  • @kacydeyoe9764
    @kacydeyoe9764 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much this is life changing

  • @christinafreefromnarcs5948
    @christinafreefromnarcs5948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love you! Thanks so much for helping people heal! Love this video!

  • @stefanmilanovic85
    @stefanmilanovic85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't comment often, but I want to say that you are really good in what you do, and I see that you are a healthy person in mind. I like you. Have a good one!

  • @denitarae
    @denitarae ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips!

  • @andristark
    @andristark 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this may be the best video I saw about this topic

  • @vernabryant2894
    @vernabryant2894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thinking of the past helps me to remember not to go there again.

  • @AURIELLA333
    @AURIELLA333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome advice. Basically the only advice you need to heal

  • @christinaloperena2025
    @christinaloperena2025 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I love this ! ❤

  • @karenthompson9492
    @karenthompson9492 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's what I was looking for my gratitude and love and blessings to you

  • @LauraPerez-kr8bn
    @LauraPerez-kr8bn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice! Thank you 💜

  • @Pio85Pio
    @Pio85Pio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michele, you are such an Angel! I love to listen your videos.

  • @chris.73ed43
    @chris.73ed43 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is definitely what I need to hear right now ! Thank you so, so much !! May God bless you to keep helping and inspiring others.

  • @vernabryant2894
    @vernabryant2894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wouldn't it be nice to say nice things to ourselves? I need to do this.

  • @ralitsavasileva4568
    @ralitsavasileva4568 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this.

  • @reettaelina
    @reettaelina 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, me and my daughter and son have been! Thank you for your awesome videos, we all feel so much better now!

  • @moushuminamboodiry4109
    @moushuminamboodiry4109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explained... Will try to practice.. Thank you

  • @madina1530
    @madina1530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are genious, Michele. Thank you sincerely. I do love myself from now.

  • @nancytwigg4631
    @nancytwigg4631 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, Michele.

  • @rickonmaui7054
    @rickonmaui7054 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Points. Your smiling ambiance is reflective of your truth.

  • @nayanapotdar8137
    @nayanapotdar8137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you put right things in right manner in simple way.

  • @littlemousse4107
    @littlemousse4107 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re helping me right at this moment.

  • @izawaniek2568
    @izawaniek2568 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for brilliant advice Michele. It really works😊

  • @snayar77
    @snayar77 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michelle, I love this video. This is one challenging area for so many of us. It takes a long time for this to become second nature but the effort is worth it. We are all worthy of giving to ourselves this love! ❤