Being Avoidant: Shielded Me from Abuse or Prolonged My Narcissistic Relationship?

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I used to think my ability to shut down, pull away, and keep my emotions locked behind walls was a flaw, something broken inside me. But looking back, I think it saved me.

When I was trapped in the cycle of narcissistic abuse, there were moments when I felt completely powerless. Like I was drowning in someone else’s chao…