Christian with codependent thinking might misinterpret or misapply God’s Word requiring prayerful reflection and the Holy Spirit's guidance.

The unchangeable, immutable, qualities of God’s character offer a steadfastness that secures my heart in a narcissistic relationship.

Jesus is with me when my heart longs for emotional connection. In those times of longing, I rest in His assurance:

Lord lead me back to myself after disappearing into the emotional, mental, and spiritual exile of narcissistic abuse.

The phrase, soul restoration, provides an excellent description for the healing available to survivors of narcissistic abuse.

I can confidently approach God knowing that when I seek help, He responds quickly, and will provide justice in place of injustice—including

I realized I sought emotional safety in complying, trying harder, and setting aside my opinions and dreams. Not lost just silenced.

“a family is as sick as its secrets.” It provided me the courage to begin unraveling my family of origin’s emotional pain that haccumulated.

I wrestled with anger, fear, rejection, confusion, and despair during turbulent nights. One evening, though, I wrestled with God.

God’s grace helps me see spiritual realities glossed over by denial and rationalization in a narcissistic relationship.

Jesus’ teachings help guide me through the complexities of human relationships.

After crying out for God’s guidance for my narcissistic relationship, I, too, felt a burning in my heart.

I redirected my focus from repairing the relationship to repairing my heart.

I accepted that I was not capable of putting into practice the words of Jesus for the narcissist.

I thought my relationship with narcissism was unique, but I’ve learned that the narcissistic personality appeared in scripture.

Many in a relationship with a narcissist experience a specific moment when they see clearly behind the narcissist’s mask.

 Once I understood my limitations in peacemaking with a narcissist, I traded my unrealistic expectations for more realistic ones.

I failed to understand a narcissist’s definition of a loving relationship differed from mine on the most fundamental level:

I often scroll through the Psalms seeking imagery for my illusive emotions. Anyone in a narcissistic relationship can relate.

I’m feeling disassembled, scattered. Past efforts to nurture and maintain a relationship with a narcissist have dried up

After redefining my relationship with the narcissist, I noticed a shuffling within my friendships. Some drew closer others pulled back.

Over time, the woundings of narcissistic abuse down sized my friendships and social calendar.

The narcissist’s unpredictable attitudes had influenced me to anticipate their future expectations. When I felt emotionally unsafe

God’s favor and peace is available for those who ask. By asking, we acknowledge its source.