The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

Trauma Can Blind You to the Power YOU Have to Change

Apr 26, 2024

27:50

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The podcast explores how childhood trauma can lead to toxic relationships with narcissists, manipulators, and liars. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing self-sabotage behaviors and taking charge of healing. The speaker discusses setting boundaries, addressing distorted thinking, and seeking therapy for personal growth and stability.

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Staying focused on others' faults can breed helplessness and self-sabotage, especially for those with childhood trauma.

Setting and maintaining boundaries is vital for moving away from toxic relationships and taking control of your life.

Deep dives

Recognizing Patterns in Relationships

It's common to fall into unhealthy relationships with individuals who mistreat you, especially if you've experienced neglect or abuse in childhood. Staying focused on the other person's faults can lead to a sense of helplessness and self-sabotage in your own life.

Introduction

2min

Navigating an Abusive Relationship with a Narcissist and the Impact on Children

4min

Navigating Relationships and Distorted Thinking After Trauma

2min

Navigating Trauma-Driven Behaviors in Relationships

15min

Guidance on Creating a Safe Home Environment and Managing Trauma Symptoms in Children

4min

It’s easy to get sucked into terrible relationships with people who treat you badly, especially for people who were mistreated and neglected as children. You may find yourself with narcissists, manipulators, liars and people who just plain grind your spirits down. But so long as you stay hyper-focused on what’s wrong with THEM and what THEY did – the more you may come to see yourself as helpless – and the longer you may be participating in the sabotage of your own future. In this video I respond to a letter from a woman with CPTSD who has not yet learned to take charge of her healing and her life.

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