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Why You Keep Minimizing Narcissistic Abuse

“It’s not bad enough to leave.” If you’ve ever said that to yourself, this video is for you. One of the most powerful psychological traps in narcissistic abuse and emotionally abusive relationships is the belief that it has to be extreme before it counts. No visible bruises. No screaming. No catastrophic event. Just subtle emotional manipulation, chronic disappointment, shifting goalposts, and the quiet erosion of your confidence. This is how trauma bonding works. In this episode, we unpack why it never feels “bad enough” to leave a toxic relationship, how emotional abuse hides behind comparison (“at least he doesn’t…”), and why waiting for proof keeps you stuck in cycles of narcissistic abuse. You’ll learn: • Why emotional abuse doesn’t have to be dramatic to be damaging • How trauma bonds distort your perception of harm • The “moving goalpost” dynamic in toxic relationships • How gaslighting makes you doubt your own threshold • Why subtle coercive control is still abuse • The psychology behind minimizing red flags • Why leaving feels like overreacting • How intermittent reinforcement keeps you attached • The nervous system impact of chronic emotional stress Many women stay in emotionally abusive relationships because the harm feels intangible. It’s death by a thousand cuts, not a single explosion. The absence of extreme violence does not equal safety. Emotional manipulation, narcissistic traits, entitlement, and chronic invalidation create long-term psychological damage even when the abuse looks ordinary from the outside. If you are struggling with narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma bond withdrawal, emotional dependency, or deciding whether your relationship is “bad enough” to leave, this conversation will help you name what’s happening. Subscribe for more videos that expose abuse tactics and answer the questions you've always wondered about toxic and abusive relationships. Join our 12-Week Group Coaching Programs with me and Dr. Peter Salerno https://strongerthanbefore.ca/group-c... Take the free 2-minute Trauma Bond Quiz https://kcdplmm983r.typeform.com/trau... Work With Me Book a 1:1 Clarity Call https://strongerthanbefore.ca/book-a-... Trauma Bond Recovery Course https://strongerthanbefore.ca/trauma-... Website https://strongerthanbefore.ca About Lisa Sonni Abusive relationship educator and trauma bond recovery expert. Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, creator of the Break & Rebuild Method, and author of four abuse-recovery books. Host of Relationships Uncensored Podcast. #NarcissisticAbuse #TraumaRecovery #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #TraumaBonding #EmotionalAbuse #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder #HealingFromTrauma #ToxicRelationships ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or medical advice. Always seek professional help for your specific situation. 00:00 – “It’s Never Bad Enough” 00:34 – The Invisible Threshold 01:12 – Why You Keep Minimizing 01:55 – The Myth of “Real Abuse” 02:36 – When It’s Subtle but Constant 03:18 – The Slow Erosion 04:02 – Comparing Your Pain 04:44 – “At Least He Doesn’t…” 05:21 – Moving the Goalpost 06:03 – Hope as a Hook 06:47 – Trauma Bond Logic 07:32 – The Apology Cycle 08:18 – Why It Feels Petty to Leave 09:02 – Public Charm, Private Cost 09:46 – The Confusion Trap 10:30 – Waiting for It to Get Worse 11:12 – You’re Measuring Bruises 11:55 – Emotional Deprivation 12:38 – The Body Keeps Score 13:14 – The Fear of Overreacting 13:52 – When “Not That Bad” Is Still Harm 14:30 – The Question That Changes Everything 15:02 – Choosing Peace Before Proof