How to understand and break cognitive dissonance in narcissistic relationships

Empathy and compassion are amongst the most beautiful of human traits, but these can backfire when we are in a relationship with a narcissistic person.
Whether we are making excuses for the abuses of a friend, a partner, a cult leader, a religious leader, or a political leader, we need to be aware of what we are doing, and seriously question our own motives for doing so.
Cognitive dissonance is the main reason people stay stuck in abusive environments. This leads to distrust in one’s self, and can set one up for severe psychological and physical trauma.
Breaking cognitive dissonance is the first step in finding freedom from cult like relationships.
The video I mentioned about dopamine addiction to individuals is linked here: • Why obsession is not l...

[@terrikilchenstein2549]

When you said "write it down", i began writing it down a while back because it is like amnesia you literally forget, so when you write it down, you can really look and see what DID happen. Thank you so much for your video.

[@Kathrynjune11]

Writing helps break the mind spell. I’m so glad you are validating yourself.