When Married to a Narcissist - Counseling or Divorce?
Marcia Williams, LPC & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach was featured on a recent episode of the "Ask Lloyd" series hosted by family lawyer, Lloyd Malech, where she shared her expertise on how to protect yourself and heal from narcissistic relationships.
She responded to evocative questions that cut right to the heart, like "When is counseling helpful, and when is divorce inevitable?" and "If you can't divorce today, what can a victim do (other than counseling)?"
Press play to be nourished by Marcia's compassion, deep understanding and valuable insights into the challenges and recovery process for survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Some highlights from Marcia:
- "As a therapist, I always recommend marriage counseling, but honestly, it's helpful for the person who is becoming aware of the problems because we often need to feel like we are doing everything we can to heal our marriage."
- "Lack of empathy is the number one trait of a narcissist - that is because a narcissist, at their core, believes their own delusional thinking."
- "Narcissists will see therapy as an opportunity to prove that they're right."
- "The stage of recognizing you're in a relationship with a narcissist is traumatic in and of itself because it's challenging everything you thought you knew about the person you're in a relationship with - and that can be very difficult to process."
- "You lose your sense of self in a relationship with a narcissist, so the process of healing begins literally when you change your mind."
- "I am so passionate about helping others take that very scary first step.
- "I had NO idea life could be so amazing, so much peace, so much happiness, after a 30 year marriage to a narcissist."
- "The most important thing you can do is ask for help! You don't have to do this alone!"
