In this episode of The Reclamation Room, I’m talking about something I hear from almost every survivor I work with:
“I thought I was going crazy.”
If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t trust your own thoughts, your own memories, or even your own body — this one’s for you.
We’ll dig into how narcissistic abuse and emotional manipulation condition you to doubt yourself, why that self-doubt isn’t your fault, and what it actually looks like to start trusting yourself again. This episode is part truth-telling, part nervous system hug, and part permission slip to stop apologizing for what you feel.
You’re not broken — you’re waking up. And you’re not alone in it.
Takeaways:
This podcast is about reclaiming who you are after narcissistic abuse.
Self-doubt isn’t a flaw — it’s a survival response.
You were conditioned to mistrust your own reality.
Your peace and power are still yours — reclaiming them just takes time.
Your body knows what your brain was taught to ignore.
You don’t have to explain or apologize for your feelings.
Emotional abuse can distort your inner compass — but clarity is possible.
Feeling unsure isn’t a sign you’re wrong — it’s a sign you’re healing.
This is a space to come home to yourself, one breath at a time.
If this episode hit home, I’d love for you to share it with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not crazy — they’re just waking up.
Make sure you’re following The Reclamation Room so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if you feel like leaving a review, I’d love to hear what part landed the most for you.
You deserve to feel safe in your own truth.
You’re not too much. You’re not making it up.
You’re remembering who you are — and I’m so damn proud of you.
See you in the next one. 🖤
Check out my website, yournorthstarrising.com for more resources that can help on your journey.
Feel free to reach out, any time. You can email me at ashana@yournorthstarrising.com.