Cognitive Dissonance How the Traumatized Brain Keeps You STUCK

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Cognitive Dissonance How the Traumatized Brain Keeps You STUCK
Today I want to talk about what the traumatized brain does when you're experiencing cognitive dissonance and you tend to experience cognitive dissonance when in toxic relationships. I want to talk about what happens to the brain so you can understand why some things you may want to be doing, or some decisions you may want to be making...why you're struggling so much. When we don't understand it, it can cause a lot of shame and you can stay stuck because nothing that's happening makes sense. That being said let's dive in - for those that don't know me my name is Michele Lee Nieves I'm a life and relationship coach I'm the founder of the Thrivers School of Transformation which is a monthly membership where we meet live weekly on zoom and we work through the side effects of narcissistic abuse and complex ptsd together. So - the doors open Feb 1st to 5th so make sure you watch for when link is available. Let's talk about cognitive dissonance - the name alone cognitive being with your thoughts, thinking and dissonance being disharmony. So what happens when you have cognitive dissonance is that your thoughts have disharmony and you're being pulled in two seperate directions. This is really common when you have a toxic or narcissistic relationship because think about a narcissistic parent - my family loves me... my family is hurting me - those are two opposing thoughts and the brain doesn't like disharmony.
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[@TheRealJohnHooper]

Always remember: Your closure is their exposure.. Thats why they will never resolve things with you

[@aprilo556]

Thank you 🙏 sir, this hit me hard and made me understand. God Bless You

[@alevela9309]

Tis true. My NPD dad has stopped bread crumbing me since he pretty much gets I'm on to him now.

[@MindBodyStorm]

That explains why the negative reactions seem to come out of nowhere when the target starts to put two and two together. Especially the gaslighting and word salad....

[@jamesrutter4100]

Well put

[@rabinraj15]

WoW!! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 🙌🏽 Well said! 🎯 Thank you very much! Hope all is going great for you, God bless 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@sissivdv7759]

I was like a zombie, full of waiting,and fear,all the rest didn't matter

[@happygucci5094]

This 😔

[@serendipityme9371]

Thank you so very much for this video. At almost 60 I've come to the realisation that I survived the extreme cognitive dissonance in my toxic family by projecting intrinsic goodness on others, endowing people with qualities that they just do not possess. Something I did to survive the horror that I lived through as a child became automatic and continued into adulthood. An illusion that came at great cost but kept me sane. Seeing reality as it is was an enormous shock, I lost many people that I love dearly, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I am liberated from illusion and am very grateful for it. Truth = Peace.

[@christianmortimer6407]

I'm hoping your world is a much better place 1 year down the line and that serendipity continues .

[@jamimccormack9220]

I think I’m having this experience… I’ve called it taking my rose colored glasses off to see things as they actually are.

[@markcrossley1979]

Never stop trusting your instincts Michelle, your videos are really helping me lots.

[@pamprice6822]

Oh my God. I’m 60 years old and that’s the first time I’ve heard of this. My sister and I can’t remember our childhood. Where has this been all my life!!!!

[@donnamason6522]

Exactly!!!!! I am the same. 64 years old. This video explains so much. Finally I can make sense of the madness I have been living in. It's not me, it's my brain. So useful to know. Very grateful. All the best to you. I intend to make the most of every moment. I hope you find joy.❤

[@ritabrusson2063]

Quand

[@michelej9496]

For me strangers pointed out abusive toxic behaviors geared toward me. Only relatives kept me in cognitive dissonance people I didn't know brought me out.

[@MsDjADD]

THAT IS BLESSED! VERY GRATEFUL TO HEAR THAT

[@braingamesballsortgame718]

For me, my husband brought it to notice but kept not following his advice or his suggestions as I was in cognitive dissonance at that time.. Thankfully, after my discard I know he was always correct in certain situations, and my intuitions were right all along but I had suppressed it due to cognitive dissonance, my own original family, and probably society too for which all I give a bullshit if they harass me by not believing in the truth I showed them openly and I have NO/LESS EMPATHY LEFT TOWARDS my own family members who belittles me, invalidates me, and even betrays me to the point of unacceptable behaviour. Guess they are all in cognitive dissonance now and they need to come out of it on their own as the truth I keep telling, these cunning narcs twists and turns everything and those stupid family members get brainwashed. I seriously wonder whether narc is so good at manipulating things or other innocent people around are dumb. Then, I remind myself that I was also dumb to see the evil behaviour of the narc in my own family.

[@darreldesrosiers8921]

5 months no contact. Thought I was good but this past week been so hard. Officially filed for divorce,waiting for Satan to get her notice and realize she will stand accountable for her actions. This pain is unbearable.,…. I’ve never felt pain like this. Hurts so much to accept that it was all fake in her part and she moved on immediately like our marriage never meant anything at all to her. I’m taking it a day at a time but man this is painful. Praying for strength

[@Angelina-cv2ru]

How are you? The pain is almost worse than staying 😢

[@shawners34]

Darreldesrosiers8921, I know exactly how you are feeling. I went through a lot of emotional abuse and manipulation in my marriage but I loved her very much and I still feel like I do. Our relationship got to the point where I had to get a restraining order against her. It hurt so much having to do that against my wife of all people. I never ever wanted to do anything to hurt her. I honestly only wanted to love her and give her a good life and show her that not all men are bad. Well, it's been since September 29th since we separated. While I was away from our apartment I had to serve her that restraining order. She moved out as soon as she found out about it. She just about cleaned me out. Took most everything down to the kitchen trash can. A few weeks after that I started the divorce process reluctantly. Most of me didn't want to do it and I still don't. She was barely served a week ago today. I breakdown and cry every single day missing her. I've even gone as far as trying to reach out to her through our church pastor to see if she's willing to try counseling and also sent her flowers telling her I miss her. She hasn't responded. Even though I went through so much with her, I don't feel any unforgiveness towards her. I only feel love for her and I feel like I want nothing more than to fix our marriage and for us to be together. I can't stop forgetting about the special moments and the good times that we did have. Just like you said, the pain is unbearable. I really don't even know if the person I still love is really that person. Ever since I served her the restraining order I haven't heard one word from her. I even dropped the restraining order at our last hearing. Still I haven't heard one word from her. For all I know, she may have moved on already. I completely agree with you, I have never in my life felt pain like this. I'm even having to see a therapist, for the first time in my life over this. I miss her so much.

[@jeffcauthen6434]

"Yes they did it, but they've apologized and feel sorry. Shouldn't I forgive and turn the other cheek or I'll be worse than them?"....another thought pattern that keeps you trapped.....right?

[@luluhoney1902]

1 month no contact. I made a list of all of the horrible things he's done and wow it's been so helpful in keeping myself from thinking of some fantasy in my mind and staying in reality.

[@Launicanumba1]

Tell me about it. That fake fantasy that we concoct, that doesn’t exist , of who they were pretending to be in the beginning of the relationship. That fantasy thinking only anchors the entrapment more . That is excellent that you were able to do that and very encouraging. I know it’s not easy but you’re on the right path ! 🤗

[@longstoryshort8657]

it is so hard to make that list I am so reluctant to recall and write and when something happens too

[@rabinraj15]

​@long story short I feel you 😢

[@christianmortimer6407]

I'm only reading this a year down the line and I feel for you . I'm hoping that your situation has improved . Drop me a thumbs up or if you'd like to say anything , say ..

[@missthang4982]

I have such gratitude, for the simple fact that this, self-help is available to me. Your knowledge? Often, gives me the, 'Heebie- Geebies' When you explain my partner and the majority of their traits, like you know them as well as I? and understand them more, than I? Like you were some secret spy in my life!? 🤣 🤣 Its beyond humbling, and entirely, exhausting... to even entertain in the brain. Gives me a, skull-cramp! Than I do? 😳🤯 And I am almost embarrassed, 😔 ya know? Ashamed? I'm a smarty pants, empath... Lol Its as if I've lost all sense. So, on that? Ty. For making sense of it for me. In a manner that was easy to follow and understand. Humbled in, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 😊

[@diane2413]

I got the narcissist to leave last night. It took me 5 months of work to make this happen but I did it. I didn’t have a job but I opened a new bank account and got a new job in November. I try to focus on what is necessary.

[@ladennayoung2939]

That's a blessing. I prayer your strength in the Lord.

[@laurac.9322]

Good for you. God bless you

[@diane2413]

@@laurac.9322 thank you! Before it happens you think how can I do this? How can I get through this? But I reached a point where I knew I am not going to move backwards only forward. I don't care how hard anything was better than where I was.

[@yolondagoode9656]

Thank you for explaining. After 15 yrs of narc abuse,I just escaped 23 days ago,no contact & I'm learning more n more & I feeling more peaceful than I am not losing my mind

[@gerardchristensen2386]

Thank u for this.. I have obviously been suffering from this.. these people are so evil.. how they manipulate others.. it’s demonic.. as u have to be a demon to be so skilful at it.

[@laurac.9322]

That is what it feels like and when they turn on you...when you are looking in their eyes and see norhing bur hate that us what you are battling a denon. The person doesnt even lookthe same.

[@brianbr5388]

Re: Desk & Chair... The desk dominates the poor little chair even though they are supposed to work together in harmony! (That says more about me than the desk & chair! :)

[@winxclubstellamusa]

Then that says why we struggle to move towards our pleasure, even if we can escape our pain…

[@_Trakman]

I did NOT know oxytocin gets dysregulated!!

[@danajohnston250]

No one has ever explained what I experienced this well. You described it to a tee. I thought I was going crazy, but I know if you can describe it in such detail, I am not crazy. I was really experiencing that. Thank you

[@izawaniek2568]

Thank you for a great description of what cognitive disonace is and how to deal with it. Knowledge is power.

[@ikneadu]

Only when you apply the knowledge will you have power.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Yeah. I believe this is REALLY challenging when it comes to having a toxic relationship with a parent/parents or vice versa. Because you want to believe they love you and have your best interest. Plus the world tend to encourage you to let go of toxic romantic partners or what have you. But the world will teach you to do the opposite when it comes to toxic family members. And this should be applicable to anyone that you are in a toxic relationship with.

[@LawderOfficial]

the desk is the mother of the chair, because it’s at a higher spot, hierarchically speaking, it protects the chair, somewhat completes a bigger vision of the desk and the chair, they belong together, but there’s a space between them; they can exist independently. Also I believe the desk offers a place where the chair can fit, the chair can adjust its hight, the table is fixed.

[@ZaphodsPlanet]

The question.... Desk is the mother of the chair because it is an adaptation to try to make yourself and comfortable as possible while dealing with crap on your desk. I'm of course completely negating the sit/stand up desk I'm on right now because my cat is comfortably napping on my $1500 chair.....LOL...And the follow up is that there's nothing more difficult for our brains to do is try and reconcile the creation of so much emotional trauma and pain from the ones (parents and girlfriends in my case) that supposedly love us. What I used to do is rerun every freaking interaction through my head. I would do this for hours, sometimes days. Basically replaying those recent events and replaying if I had done or said one small thing different. It was freaking exhausting if not damn near debilitating. I'm so happy that's no longer the case and I can think again.... now to resume your awesome video :)... damnit. I was wrong....LOL, but I'm completely demonstrating your point (with my own spin...LOL) These experiences, until you figure out how to break free of them will damn near turn you into an invalid.... and yes.... you focus on the one good thing, ignoring the 1000 bad things. You fall in love with someone that isn't who you create them to be. I could never "delete" as you describe though. I remembered most all of it and that's part of what allowed me to finally (after decades) break the cycle. Great video as always. And the biologicals... yes.... ups your cortisol through the roof. This is because you're constantly in a fight or flight state. I used a few herbs to help calm it down as it was also affecting my thyroid and other things that were all symptoms of those different hormones being out of whack. I'm 100% against SSRIs..... I used ashwaganda (sp?) and a few other herbs that helped along with supplements like B&D Vitamins and Iodine (kelp and Lugols).

[@starseeds8121]

Learning to love myself for the first time.

[@ellasladek3124]

Because the chair fits under the desk, making the desk superior

[@goldieh7121]

"We love you, but we are so concerned about you", or they will find subtle ways to minimize you, but tell you they love you anyway. They praise you, but only by comparing you to others and when it can make them look good. My communal narcissistic parents have created so much cognitive dissonance in me because they are always professing their love and support for me until I get out of line. They don't insult me or put me down in obvious ways, they use concern for me and "saving" me to create insecurities in me and to manipulate me. All is fine until I question them, don't appreciate them enough or I try to establish a boundary with them. When I don't behave the way they are comfortable with, I become a toxic, selfish person and don't deserve their love and support. had a friend say how much she loved and appreciated me, but then attack my character when she didn't like what I had to say. I've learned to associate love with fear, obligation an guilt. Thanks Michele, I love how you describe what happens in our brain when we experience emotional abuse and manipulation, and why we can struggle. It helps release some of the shame and why it's so hard to reconcile the love they profess for us with the hurtful behavior. .

[@marthamoreno1539]

Oh My goodness! God is soo good to bring me to your video! Thank you so much! Seeing your child say these things out loud of what he’s experiencing is painful. I’m glad this helps me understand and can help him heal.

[@mattappleton3399]

Because the chair comes out from between the desk's legs. Apparently, the chair and I are both immature children.

[@nnglnd]

Now I understand why I can't remember bad parts of a relationship. It's not that they weren't there , my my brain moves them . Thanks

[@vickimorris8690]

the desk is over the chair, it protects the chair, it shelters the chair.

[@eloisehamilton2522]

the desk serves a purpose of enabling a writing surface, computer surface which then begs the need for a chair so we can sit down and think, write, work over long periods of time

[@jaytomson7052]

They unfortunately live amongst us. Ass kissing bosses that have their tongue imbedded there... and yet, treat their employees like the very substance they continually ingest themselves.

[@jaytomson7052]

You are not speaking hypothetically here. You are too young to know these things, without actually having experienced them personally.

[@wildrose12.47]

Excellent tips! This is by far the best video on cognitive dissonance I’ve seen, and I have been researching daily. I want my brain to stop spinning so desperately! Thank you Michelle. Your explanation of the brain chemistry is very helpful. I believe I can take some steps forward.

[@diane2413]

We place priority on the desk, almost like it is more important than the chair. I am thinking we have been conditioned to believe getting something accomplished and being productive (which the desk represents) is more important to us than the comfort of the chair. That is why in part you can even find desk that eliminates the chair and have you work standing. I am sure it is in part also to keep people more active. However, our brains cognitively has made the chair less important.

[@CarolanRoss]

Right, it's ALL about getting past denial, SO hard and yet a breakthrough. Then - and only then - does the real journey toward healing begin.

[@edgreen8140]

Thank you so much for your knowledge. You taught me about reactive abuse. And it took my some time to learn to shut up. Observe don't absorb. We end up going to our abuser because we don't feel good then they take credit for solving the problem they caused. And reading about the disorder in grad school was no help. When you experience it and listen to people with an open mind they sometimes give you the answers you need. This is a great channel. My family has rigid rules and functions like one person; no one but me sees this rigidity. They were raised by 2 narcs and they married narc and some of them are narcissist. As a clinician i can tell you this. It's terrible i cut of my original family. They( the healthy ones) of course don't want to hear it ; so i say nothing and watch actions. Yes you blame yourself first. Keep your mouth shut- your only giving them ammunition to use against you. Self preservation be quiet. She's correct!

[@richellehouts6436]

Because the chair folds into the desk, like a mother wrapping her arms around her child.

[@izawaniek2568]

If we do not give unconditional love and acceptance to ourselves, we will look for it outside of ourselves and the predatory abusive individuals can smell it like sharks smell blood and we are in for becoming their targets. Thank you Michele❤

[@tonyg9519]

The chair moves around, but always comes back to the desk! Lol

[@BrandonSmith-vm5bj]

The desk is the mother of the chair because you usually get the desk first, then find a chair that suits the desk.

[@ormorphe]

Re the desk: Because it has a protective nook for the chair to be tucked into and find protection?

[@luluhoney1902]

Chairs were created to sit at the desk so the desk/table was there first

[@nancybest5786]

This is exactly what’s happening to me exactly.

[@AngelinaSrpska]

The desk came first. The chair is there to serve the one who needs to sit at the desk, otherwise the chair would never be brought into the picture. But fact of the matter is: the chair is an entity all on its own snd in its own right. It is just while it’s by the desk’s side, subservient to ithe MaDesk, but when Mr Chair is good & ready, and has had enough of big ol’ Mother Desk, he will go on to serve in another capacity as he sees fit, and even independently! Go, chair!

[@AngelinaSrpska]

Wow .... so even the desk is a frauduldnt, bad, bogus mother! Go figure! +Q-S/ xo~A

[@rustywoodpecker8191]

I use the mirror technique. When ever someone starts to display cruelty, I simply, in a calm voice tell them that I’m a reflection of them self. In saying this, I verbally break down their problem and hand it back to them. It’s important to feel their problem but never hang on to it. Wrap it up in metaphoric package and verbally hand it back in a way that they realise that they are the problem. What you are actually doing is combining their cognitive dissonance into one package, keep handing it back until they realise it.

[@FitnessAnywhere12]

Interesting. What sorts of outcomes have you experienced

[@rustywoodpecker8191]

@@FitnessAnywhere12 Well it’s important to know that their problem isn’t yours to harbour. Keep persisting until they submit. You will notice they will bow their head or go silent from shame. It’s at this point that you let them down gently, by telling them- “I have been your mirror by reflecting you back to you. Do you see, hear & feel yourself now?” The outcome is shame on their behalf. Your reward is seeing them having the confidence to apologise for their actions. It’s vitally important to repeat these steps until they do.

[@rustywoodpecker8191]

@@FitnessAnywhere12 I’ve had some of the hardest hearted men cry on my shoulder. Crying not only from shame but crying from happiness of the lesson they have just learnt.🙏

[@FitnessAnywhere12]

Wow. Thats really quite interesting.

[@rustywoodpecker8191]

@@FitnessAnywhere12 🙂 Practice makes perfect.🇦🇺

[@Nimue1974]

I understand now what I've been going though ...

[@KB-ih5gf]

I’m coming up to six weeks for about the seventh time going no contact over seventeen years. I’m hoping this time will be the one that sticks. I kept a journal and whenever I weaken I read it. I didn’t hold anything back, and it works. You’ve got to write it before you forget. Which in my case was as soon as my ex finished punishing me with his silent treatment. I was so relieved the silent treatment was over. Now I’m relieved the relationship is over. Now I’m grieving the lost years. 😢

[@allieeverett9017]

It's healthy and totally ok to grieve. Just don't stay stuck there. You will waste the rest of your life that way. Peace, and persistence...

[@sissivdv7759]

You changed my life

[@yorkiepuppykisses]

oh wow -- great description - and helps explain why I don't have any memories of my childhood... totally makes sense... I always knew it was a coping mechanism, but never had actual terms to apply to the issue... nice job on your videos... much appreciated.

[@wmgodfrey1770]

First tip contains presumption that person undergoing THIS harm is EVEN able to discern let alone find or has access to what is a so-termed healthy other, different person or people.

[@elyse2440]

Michele your videos are so helpful to me, especially this one. I don't understand why I can't seem to find this information from therapy but so glad I found your channel. I've been stuck in cognitive dissonance loop for almost a year now and now I feel like I understand and can let go. Thank you!

[@Jme_CA213]

This is the most powerful video I've ever watched, that thoroughly explained the biggest mystery involving my abusive marriage of 14 years with a N: Why can't I leave if I know this is so destroying me? Thank You Michele, this is invaluable! I am going to re-listen, and re-listen until this sinks in. TY TY TY.

[@user-kh4rx1fv1p]

This has been the BEST video on cognitive dissonance

[@sissivdv7759]

The positivs of that relationship were...... almost nothing,only sex ,where I gave myself existence

[@mariacliment2767]

This video is sooooo good!!!!

[@judithwallace2091]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@rvh77]

This is exactly where I am. Thank you so much for your video, Michele.

[@toriarose]

Okay, I had an answer, but didn't write it down. I thought it was like a symbolic kinda thing. So what I got is that the desk is the mother of the chair because it is "birthed" from the "womb" (opening beneath it) of the desk. Also because the desk "embraces" (surrounds) the chair, which might be symbolically seen as a protective mode. Alas, many of us likely wouldn't be watching this if our mothers had done that second part.

[@suesipp2575]

my first thought was: because you pull up to it~ I am coming to the desk and the desk will give space to create.

[@Baatipari]

The desk is the mother of the chair because the chair finds rest in the crevices of the desk after it is done.

[@kernailsingh1314]

People knew my weakness because told they try to break family friends they have used wife against like a weapon now she is a narcissistic person. They don't like 4 years clean they don't like being truthfull that is the way live can't wait to find new place to live hopefully soon 🙏

[@alleneckes]

Thank you for your videos. I finally understand cognitive dissonance because of this video. I do write things down but you have given me new ideas also. Understanding what's happening is helping me heal.

[@melissamason2983]

The desk is taller + The chair is smaller than the desk goes under The desk has more mass + The chair is lighter - The desk doesn't move - The chair moves + The desk has drawers for storage + A person is able to sit on a chair + Desk 3 positive 1 negative Chair All the negatives I have are actually positive for a person's usage. It's too easy to think the chair is the child because it's smaller. However, chairs are used more often than desks. We have more chairs in our homes than we do desks. I'm now thinking the chair is King for being more useful.

[@kikipaisley]

So we'll explained,makes more sense than many others ❤️

[@ginacheselka6086]

why is the desk the mother to the chair i really have no idea

[@raymondewitprachtigerjr8915]

You’re the BEST!!! Keep up with the real fight! Love Respect Honesty Integrity Truth Compassion

[@bubblewraplastik]

the desk is the mother to the chair because it creates the space for the chair to have a place/purpose

[@carolcunha4730]

It is called the mother of the chair because it covers the chair as though it is being protective..

[@dottyp137]

When thinking about cognitive dissonance look at fessinger’s research. I think he and his team were the founders of the phenomenon. I studied this at university. Another area that is handy to know is cognitive biases One of which is confirmation bias where we look for information to confirm an existing belief and completely disregard any other information ( like blindness). Thank you Michelle. 😘

[@donnalehman1832]

Excellent video. I would love to join your school. I can't afford it right now. I do recommend your videos. I've been watching them for about 2 years now. I have benefitted from your videos a lot. And I do share them with others.

[@rosfor12]

Mind blown! Exceptional description explanation and guidance. I needed this. My children need this. So happy I found this ❤

[@peterknyk1942]

CPT (cognitive processing therapy) has helped me as I process all of this and work on releasing the stuck points.... it is not an end-all but it has helped! Thank you so much for this video and the great tips, Michele! The writing will help, I know for sure.... all I ever asked for was a fair and honest reciprocal relationship....💞

[@certifiedWOG]

The desk is the mother of the chair because the desk covers the chair. The desk is like the chair’s home because it fits into the desk. It’s like a mother hen with her chicks.

[@ginacheselka6086]

I Love You 😘 soooo much!!!! You have helped me beyond belief. I just love that you have been able to heal and to coach!!!!

[@FromSurvivingToThriving]

Thank you!!!! So happy to know that I've helped even in a small way!! And yes.... the coaching is what helps turn something ugly and awful into something amaaazing!!!! Again thank you for your kind words -sending love and light your way!!

[@destinydenton2074]

Desk is simply mommy because of her size, chair fits so well within desk, like a puzzle piece, chair also feels safe while at rest within desk…

[@carsondemick1947]

The chair sits a waits. Longing for the tables attention. The table soaks up food, and attention from guests. All the white the chair is just getting sat on, and misused. Eventually the chair gives out from the stress while the desk stays in shape due to stronger legs…the chair cracks as it is powerless to the 300lb monsters sitting on it day by day, as the table stands in judgement with no awareness of what the chair is being put through to keep its own function. Finally the table replaces the chair without a second thought other than “should’ve been stronger” as deep down the table projects. They know unconsciously they are nothing more than a bunch of broken chairs glued together

[@kriskriskris32]

My thought on the desk a chair is that they're separate entities but they work better together. I often had the thought while growing up how can mom say she loves me and then say horrible things about me. Both can't be true, so which one do i pick? I was always the problem and at fault for everything wrong in her life. I tried really really hard to be invisible because if I caught her attention it was always bad. She cut me loose 15+years ago because I'm so awful. Lucky me! 🎉😊 I must confess, I really don't miss the crazy

[@janm9610]

Michelle is wise beyond her years ❤

[@pegahshahbaz9550]

Excellent! What you say here in this video and the way you explain it is... gold!

[@sissivdv7759]

So true....had it during 4,5 years, with that person I wanted to be close with , but she rejected so bad , still I keept not being able to get it

[@innerworkshealing22]

This is my favorite video yet. POWERFUL and so true. It’s frightening

[@johnpaul2285]

Beautiful day to you beautiful

[@munchey99508]

How I helped my brain/heart with cognitive dissonance was I recorded (without my ex knowing) every time he started fights in order to discard me. I also his recorded his excuses and his apologies when he decided he wanted to come ‘home’ back to me after lying and cheating etc… it honestly took quite a while for it to completely sink in that he had zero real love for me, but when it did, I went no contact in May 2023. At that point, we had been separated for a year and two months. Anyway, I find him a disgusting ugly human being now and I’m grateful for that because that is what he has been all along. 🤮💩

[@rainncorbin8291]

I know he doesn't love me. Never has. He's not capable of love. Yeah, they can be really nice when they want something from you. His behavior never made/makes sense. I thought I was the problem for a couple years. I know I'm not the problem now. Narcs just aren't capable of love or support. I no longer want to bond with the narc. He just disgusts me. I don't even WANT to think about the relationship or him.

[@belle6414]

This was EXCELLENT thank you 😊

[@lynnbilbrey8823]

I swear everything you say reigns true I’ve never disagreed with anything you’ve ever said and you explain things so deeply like no other narcissist abuse channel and I’ve watched you’re my favorite person to watch and each video helps me tremendously thank you so much for helping us

[@josephineananda]

Rings, not reigns.

[@TimKerman]

Perhaps the desk is the mother of the chair because the. Chair is a) smaller than the desk and b) is vulnerable to damage without being next to the desk.

[@iamwhatyouareyouarewhatiam6613]

The desk is the mother of the chair because it is the space of presenting serving. Some important aspects of Femininity presetability -beaity and nurturing-care taking.

[@leahingraham5509]

Thank you SO much!!!! This is opening to eyes to what I dealt with with my ex husband. I'm still trying to heal but finally understand the deep confusion. This!

[@allieeverett9017]

Reality is a powerful eye opener...speaking from experience. I was Cinderella. Now I am trying with all my heart to be a grown woman. An adult. Worthy of getting back what I give.

[@3RedHearts]

Very informative, thank you so much! 🙏

[@leobeaupre858]

A Mother draws her children to her by her Loveing Relationship.

[@absentmindedgenesequencing7020]

I’ve never considered the desk the mother of the chair, they are separate and objects.

[@eyeseewho77]

This is a very good video. Thank you Michele.

[@lorishellman1263]

You are the best that I have found by far in explaining what has been going on with me.Hammer on the head of the nail.

[@Metaphyical0samak]

The desk is the mother of rhe chair because they were made for each other

[@juliacross2713]

So well explained so grateful 🙏

[@seanthomas3570]

I love myself and need to unconditionally love myself. And strengthen my self identity and self esteem.

[@GoodnightM]

Breadcrumbs is what they give you

[@childrenofabraham]

The desk creates the need for the chair.

[@angieash9560]

A desk is over the chair hovering over the chair

[@DidiyogasalsastudioTM]

i really like the analysis you made about the brain and the way CD affects our brain. Let me just ask you: where do you exactly find healthy people nowadays ?