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.

“Healing from narcissistic abuse isn’t just about leaving a toxic relationship; it’s about understanding how deeply it has affected your mind, body, and spirit. You did not deserve the abuse, and you are not broken. Acknowledge the truth, rebuild your sense of self, seek trauma-informed support, set strong boundaries, reconnect with joy. Healing is not linear...each small act of self-love moves you closer to peace.”