Does every boundary you set turn into an argument, guilt trip, or emotional meltdown?

Do you feel unsafe or guilty the moment you say "no"?

Have you ever wondered why such small limits cause such big reactions?

In this episode, I'm breaking down why covert narcissists react so strongly to your boundaries and what their resistance reveals about your healing. You'll learn why boundaries threaten their control (it's not about the boundary itself — it's about their loss of access to you), why their reaction is NOT your responsibility, and how their pushback is actually confirmation you're changing and growing. If boundaries feel scary, this episode will give you clarity, empowerment, and peace. Related Episodes:

Episode 1 - You're Not Crazy! It's Covert Narcissistic Abuse

Episode 5 - Enough People Pleasing Already! 3 Tips to Set Healthy Boundaries

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Do you say “yes” when everything in you is begging to say “no”?

Do you feel guilty for having needs, limits, or preferences?

Do you feel responsible for keeping everyone comfortable even when it hurts you?

Do boundaries feel scary because you’re used to keeping the peace at your own expense?

In this episode, I’m breaking down why people pleasing is not your personality; it’s a trauma response. You’ll learn why boundaries feel terrifying after narcissistic abuse, how your nervous system learned to equate “no” with danger, and three practical boundary tools you can start using right away. If you’ve ever felt guilty, selfish, or scared for protecting your peace, this episode will help you understand yourself with more compassion and finally take your power back.

Let's Connect Contact → Unshackled: Breaking Free From Unforgiveness

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Do you feel disconnected from God and unsure if you can trust Him again?

Does praying feel empty, scary, or like “what’s the point”?

Have you been carrying silent anger, disappointment, or confusion toward God?

In this episode, I'm sharing why doubt feels safer than faith after narcissistic abuse, and three gentle, practical ways to start trusting God again — even when it feels scary. You'll learn why your ability to trust God has been shattered (and it's not your fault), how doubt is actually keeping you stuck instead of protecting you, and simple steps you can take to rebuild trust in God one small moment at a time. If you've been struggling to pray, struggling to believe, or feeling isolated from God — this episode will help you understand that you don't need perfect faith to move forward. You just need to take one small step. And God is ready to meet you there.

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Do you replay conversations over and over, trying to figure out if you "heard it right"? Have you been told you're "too sensitive" or "imagining things" so many times that you've stopped trusting your own perception? Do you feel unsure if you’re hearing God or just “making things up”?

In this episode, I’m breaking down how gaslighting affects your spiritual discernment and why it becomes so hard to trust your own thoughts after abuse. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between God’s voice and the noise trauma left behind and practical ways to rebuild your confidence in hearing Him again. This episode is for the woman who feels spiritually disconnected, unsure, or constantly doubting what she senses in her own spirit.

Let's Connect Contact → Unshackled: Breaking Free From Unforgiveness

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Does the idea of forgiving your abuser feel confusing, impossible, or even offensive? Do you worry that forgiveness means letting them off the hook?Have people pressured you to “just forgive” when you’re still hurting?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the misconceptions around forgiveness after narcissistic abuse. You'll learn why forgiveness isn't about excusing the abuse or reconciling with your abuser, but about releasing the emotional debt you've been carrying so you can finally experience peace and freedom. I'm also walking you through 5 practical steps to forgiveness at your own pace.

Let's Connect Contact → Unshackled: Breaking Free From Unforgiveness

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Do you ever catch yourself wondering, “Am I crazy?”

Have you spent years doubting your own memory, emotions, or instincts?

Do you feel confused, exhausted, or like you lost parts of yourself you can’t explain?

In this episode I'm talking about covert narcissistic abuse—what it is, why it's confusing, and how it affects your nervous system. You’ll learn how emotional manipulation affects your mind and body, why your reactions were normal, and a simple nervous system reset to help you feel safe again. This episode is for the woman who needs clarity, validation, and a gentle path out of self-blame. Let's Connect Contact → admin@growingthroughpains.com

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If narcissistic abuse has left you feeling broken, doubting yourself, and wondering if you'll ever feel whole again—you're in the right place. I'm Tekyia, a survivor who's walked this path. Join me weekly for faith-filled, practical strategies to rebuild your confidence, set guilt-free boundaries, and restore your self-worth through biblical truth and holistic healing. Deep wounds can experience deep healing. Your journey to peace and wholeness begins now. Let's heal for real.