Randi Fine's Blog

Being told to “just move on” after narcissistic abuse often causes more harm than healing. Narcissistic abuse recovery involves unwinding psychological conditioning and nervous system survival responses that do not end when the relationship does. Feeling disoriented, unsettled, or overwhelmed after leaving is not failure. It is your system releasing what it held together to survive.

The New Year after narcissistic abuse can feel confusing, heavy, and emotionally disorienting. While others talk about fresh starts and resolutions, survivors often feel grief, exhaustion, or a nervous system still in recovery. This article explains why healing doesn’t follow the calendar and what true recovery looks like after prolonged emotional trauma.

After narcissistic abuse, the mind remains trapped in the abuser’s reality — even after they’re gone. This post-narcissistic reality hangover is the mental and emotional aftermath of deep psychological conditioning. Through compassionate, specialized coaching, survivors can deprogram the subconscious, rebuild self-trust, and restore their authentic voice. Healing is possible when you work with someone who truly understands this complex trauma.