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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Relationships with narcissists are insidious. They begin one way, and over time, very slowly and covertly, they change and become poisonous.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">We wake up one day and wonder what we did wrong and how we got here. We blame ourselves and can even feel embarrassed to tell others.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">In today's very vulnerable show, Tracy shares her story of being married to a narcissist, how his toxic behaviors subtly increased over time and how it affected her sense of self. After marrying who she thought was a wonderful man, her life drastically changed and she began doubting herself. She fell into a depression, lived with anxiety and lost her sense of who she was.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Tracy walks us through her story of waking up to the abuse and getting out of the relationship. We offer advice for others who are in these types of relationships, including what you can do and how to begin to build yourself back up and find your true self again.</span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><span class="s2">Listen to discover:</span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li4"><span class="s3">How quickly relationships with a narcissist can shift and how confusing they can be</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s3">Why subtle abuse is so easy to miss</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s3">How narcissists whittle down self-esteem and create self-doubt</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s3">Steps you can take to protect yourself or leave if needed</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s3">How refinding yourself after a difficult relationship can be fun and exciting</span></li> <li class="li5"><span class="s3">The importance of community and friends who can give you a reality check when you're feeling self-doubt</span></li> </ul> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>"You think, 'I don't have negative feelings about myself,' but something in my body was telling me I wasn't good." - Tracy</em></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>"I saw what his father was doing to him, but I didn't see what he was doing to me." - Tracy</em></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>"He chopped away your belief in yourself, the self-love you had, your self-worth." - Michelle Chalfant</em></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>"You deserve to be happy. You are a good person. If you feel good about what you're doing and you're confident in who you are, be aware of that and remind yourself of that and step out of the picture for a while." - Tracy</em></span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class= "s1"><strong>Resources</strong></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">5 -Minute Self-Love Meditation</span></p> <p class="p6"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/portfolio_page/5-minute-self-love-meditation/"> https://theadultchair.com/portfolio_page/5-minute-self-love-meditation/</a></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Episode #84: Raising Self-Esteem</span></p> <p class="p6"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/84-raising-self-esteem/">https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/84-raising-self-esteem/</a></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Episode #173: Am I in a Toxic Relationship?</span></p> <p class="p6"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/173-am-i-in-a-toxic-relationship/"> https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/173-am-i-in-a-toxic-relationship/</a></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Episode #174: Building Self-Esteem</span></p> <p class="p6"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/174-building-self-esteem/">https://theadultchair.com/podcasts/174-building-self-esteem/</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Workshop - New York</span></p> <p class="p7"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/new-york/">https://theadultchair.com/new-york/</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Workshop - Charleston</span></p> <p class="p7"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/charleston/">https://theadultchair.com/charleston/</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Membership - Free Month of July!</span></p> <p class="p7"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/membership/">https://theadultchair.com/membership/</a></span></p> <p class="p9"><span class="s6">Use code</span> <span class= "s3">FREEMEMBER</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Self Series</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href= "http://theadultchair.com/self">theadultchair.com/self</a></span><span class="s7"> </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">BOMBAS</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://bombas.com/adult">https://bombas.com/adult</a></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">20% off your first order</span></p> <p class="p8"> </p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>More Adult Chair</strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Website</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/">https://theadultchair.com</a></span><span class="s1"> </span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Membership</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/membership/">https://theadultchair.com/membership/</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Workshop</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/events/">https://theadultchair.com/events/</a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Coaching Certification</span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://theadultchair.com/certification-program/">https://theadultchair.com/certification-program/</a></span></p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1"><strong>Stay Connected</strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/michelle.chalfant"><span class= "s8">https://www.instagram.com/michelle.chalfant</span></a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/MichelleChalfantFanPage/"><span class= "s8">https://www.facebook.com/MichelleChalfantFanPage/</span></a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Adult Chair Facebook Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair/"><span class= "s8">https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair/</span></a></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1">YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant"><span class= "s8">https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p>***</p> <p>EPISODE CREDITS:</p> <p>If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.</p> <p>He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.</p> <p>Find out more at <a href= "https://emeraldcitypro.com">https://emeraldcitypro.com</a> </p>