![]() ![]() Because they’re unable to recognize that the balance is skewed, and unable to recognize that they’re not getting what they deserve from a healthy relationship. ![]() For this reason, they come up short in relationships, over and over again. But the moment codependents make a single mistake, they berate themselves for it, obsess over it, and wonder if they’re crazy. ![]() Their partner can say and do unacceptable things on a daily basis, which the codependent will try to explain and understand (“they had a difficult childhood!”). …(T)he best gaslighting victims are those who doubt themselves. Oftentimes you notice something seems “off” for the longest time, but you feel guilty and dismiss it because the person is nice to you, or because they aren’t rejecting you. You’re so preoccupied with trying to make sure you’re reasonable and seeing all perspectives that you fail to throw in the towel when people are blatantly mistreating you. See this link or this one if you’re unfamiliar with the diagnosis. ![]() Note: References to C-PTSD below are about complex PTSD. Contained within Jackson McKenzie’s 2019 Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse are strong quotes to help you heal. ![]()
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