Am I Overreacting? Was It Really That Bad? (S4 Ep.6)

If you grew up with a parent who rewrote history, denied conversations that clearly happened and turned every attempt at repair into an explosion… this episode is for you.

In this episode of Beyond Survival – The Therapy Podcast, I read a listener’s story about going low contact, then no contact, after years of gaslighting, DARVO, and emotional manipulation.

We explore the role of the enabling parent (deflection, minimising, suggests you’re “misremembering” or "mentally unwell") and the physical toll of being disbelieved. And when you finally step away — why does the doubt get louder, not quieter?

We also address the haunting question so many adult children of narcissists carry: “Am I overreacting?”

If you’ve ever second-guessed your own memory… if you’ve been told you’re too sensitive, mentally unwell, or the problem… if going no contact brought both relief and guilt — this conversation may help you feel less alone.

You’re not crazy for wanting honesty.

And you’re not cruel for choosing safety.

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