Narcissism Glossary
avoiding people and places lest the memories rise
🚶 Avoidance is the defensive behavior of deliberately sealing off contact with the places, people, conversations, and thoughts that summon trauma and pain.
Temporary distance and an avoidance that shrinks your whole life are different things.
Temporary distance and an avoidance that shrinks your whole life are different things.
Often seen in situations like these
The chance of running into them keeps you out of your own old neighborhood.
When this happens, try this
💡 No forced solo confrontations required. With a trusted person or a professional, plan how to reclaim your life a little at a time.