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Happy self care day to all 💖🌷xx by @libbie.walsh

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5 months ago

Happy international women’s day ❤️ by @libbie.walsh

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7 months ago

❤️ You spend your life holding mirrors for others today allow one to be held up for you.
❤️This Valentine’s Day, Choose You ❤️

❤️Happy self love day to everyone❤️

For those healing from relational trauma, Valentine’s Day can bring up a mix of emotions—longing, grief, or even self-doubt.

❤️ But love isn’t just about romantic relationships. It’s about how you show up for yourself.
 ❤️ It’s in the boundaries you set, the healing you commit to, and the way you learn to choose yourself—not out of fear, but out of self-worth.

❤️It’s knowing that you don’t have to earn love—you are worthy of it simply by existing.

So today, instead of wondering if someone else will make you feel special, ask:

❤️ How can I show love to myself today? ❤️ What if I gave myself the care I’ve always longed for?

Healing is a journey, and self-love is a powerful part of it. You are not too much. You are not unlovable. You are worthy—exactly as you are.

💬 How are you choosing to love yourself today? Drop a ❤️ in the comments if this resonates with you.

#SelfLove #HealingJourney #YouAreWorthy #RelationalTraumaHealing #ValentinesDay by @libbie.walsh

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7 months ago

When you’ve been through relational trauma from narcissistic relationships as a child or as an adult your body learns to react before your mind even has a chance to process what’s happening.—it’s a trauma response.

Trauma Response vs. Conscious Response
React: Emotional, immediate, fueled by past wounds.
Respond: Thoughtful, intentional, rooted in the present.
Why does this happen?

When your nervous system is dysregulated, it’s always scanning for danger—even when none is there. That’s why a simple disagreement can feel like a threat, and why setting boundaries may trigger overwhelming guilt or fear.

#traumaresponse #healingfromabuse #nervoussystemhealing #emotionalhealing #boundariesmatter by @libbie.walsh

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2 years ago

Anxiety & Narcissistic Abuse: How It’s Created & How You Can Heal

Anxiety from relational trauma doesn’t just appear out of nowhere—it’s often a deeply ingrained survival response to living in unpredictable, emotionally unsafe environments.

When raised by a narcissistic parent or entangled in a toxic relationship, your nervous system is constantly on high alert, scanning for threats, anticipating rejection, or bracing for the next emotional attack. This relentless fight-or-flight state rewires your body and mind, making anxiety a default setting rather than an occasional response.

🧠 How Narcissistic Abuse Creates Anxiety:

✔Walking on eggshells: Never knowing when moods will shift or criticism will strike.
✔Emotional gaslighting: Constantly questioning your own reality, leading to self-doubt.
✔Conditional love: Learning that love and approval must be "earned," fueling fear of rejection.
✔Hypervigilance: Becoming overly alert to people’s moods, afraid of saying or doing the "wrong" thing.

📉 Over time, anxiety can become chronic, manifesting as:

✔ Constant overthinking & self-doubt
✔ Trouble relaxing or feeling safe
✔ Difficulty trusting yourself & others
✔ Physical symptoms (racing heart, gut issues, sleep problems)

But here’s the good news—healing is possible.

Anxiety is not who you are—it’s a response to what you’ve been through. As you heal, the anxiety no longer has to control your life. Step by step, you can move from survival to true inner peace.

👉 Have you experienced anxiety from relational trauma? What has helped you the most in your healing?

#traumahealing #anxietyrecovery #NarcissisticAbuse #healingjourney #selfworthmatters by @libbie.walsh

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2 years ago

Are you chasing perfection? Often, perfectionism is not about striving for excellence—it’s a survival strategy we develop in childhood to feel worthy of love. The truth is, you don't have to be flawless to be accepted or cherished.

Healing means embracing your authentic self and realising that your worth is unconditional, always.

Let go of the need to be perfect and step into the freedom of self-acceptance. Your journey towards genuine self love and acceptance starts now."

#childhoodtraumahealing #selfworthmatters #healingjourney #mentalhealthsupport #SelfLove by @libbie.walsh

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Have you grown up with a narcissistic parent, caregiver, or family member?

If so as an adult this makes trusting others incredibly challenging througout your life. it takes time and patience, when you are on a healing journey, but is completely possible. A reminder that your not flawed, and there there is nothing wrong with you,— Its your nervous system doing an amazing job of keeping you safe. If someone deserves to be with you they will be patient, and give you time to heal, and trust

#narcissisticabuserecovery #relationaltrauma #healingjourney #traumainformed #trustyourself #BreakTheCycle #emotionalhealing #selfworth by @libbie.walsh

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Fear of abandonment can feel like a constant shadow—one that whispers that you’re unworthy of love and destined to be left behind. Born from early experiences of neglect or inconsistent care, this fear creates anxiety in relationships, leading us to push others away or cling too tightly.

Healing happens when you recognise these patterns, nurture self-love, and compassion, and build healthy boundaries. Your worth is reclaimable, and authentic connections await.❤

Do you want to know how you create, and nurture self love and get rid of that fear? ❤

#relationaltraumarecovery #childhoodtraumahealing #healingjourney #selfworthmatters #healthyboundaries by @libbie.walsh

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The mirrored effect of Childhood relational trauma and Narcissistic abuse.

Ever wonder why you attract relationships that feel all too familiar with pain? Or why those wounds show up in new relationships?

The unresolved wounds of childhood relational trauma can create a self-fulfilling cycle—until you reclaim your healing and break that attraction the mirror will reflect the same pain back to you.” ❤

#relationaltraumarecovery #childhoodtraumahealing #BreakTheCycle #healingjourney #healingfromabuse by @libbie.walsh

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Here's just 5 reasons alone why it's essential to prioritise healing from Childhood trauma and Narcissistic abuse:

✅1. Break the Cycle: Unresolved trauma can perpetuate harmful patterns. By facing it head-on, we break free from cycles that impact our relationships.

✅2. Emotional Availability: Healing allows us to be emotionally available to ourselves and our partners. It fosters deeper connections and understanding.

✅3. Communication: Trauma can hinder effective communication. Healing opens the door to honest, vulnerable conversations that strengthen bonds.

✅4. Self-Worth: Childhood trauma can skew our perception of self-worth. Through healing, we reclaim our value and cultivate healthier self-esteem.

✅5. Boundaries: Healing empowers us to set and respect boundaries. It's a crucial aspect of fostering mutual respect and maintaining healthy relationships.

#healingjourney #traumainformedcoach #selfworthmatters #BreakTheCycle #healingfromabuse by @libbie.walsh

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Pay attention to that part of you we call procrastination—it’s a sign that your nervous system is on constant alert.

Even the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming. Instead of fighting it, give it permission to be there.

Acknowledge it without judgment; it has been protecting you all along. It won’t abandon you until the healing begins."

Are you ready to honour your worth and heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse follow along to find out how?

#healingjourney #traumainformedcoach #selfworthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #healingfromabuse by @libbie.walsh

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