My Inner Torch
My Inner Torch offers direct and personal insight with help for those of us in a relationship with someone who is undiagnosed/diagnosed with a Cluster B Personality Disorder. This is a safe place to come for words of inspiration that draw from my personal experiences and is produced to gain understanding and to find direction as we navigate through the often difficult relationships with those we love who suffer with a Cluster B personality disorder that includes BPD and NPD. PLEASE NOTE: This podcast is NOT for those who suffer with these disorders. This podcast is for survivors of these challenging and difficult relationships.
My Inner Torch
The Way It Should Be?
In today's podcast, I explore the complexities and challenges of my relationships with my wife who I suspect has a Cluster B personality disorder. I emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of dysfunction and reflecting on what constitutes a healthy relationship. I share personal experiences that illustrate my transition from initial attentiveness to feelings of imbalance and emotional turmoil. I touch on the one-sided nature of these dynamics, where I often find myself in the role of caregiver, deeply emotionally invested.
I also explore the struggle between my idealized perceptions of love and the harsh realities of manipulation and instability within these relationships. I encourage self-exploration and personal growth, stressing that I cannot change my wife but must focus on my well-being and the reasons for remaining in toxic relationships. Ultimately, this podcast advocates taking responsibility for my emotional health rather than trying to reform an unchangeable partner who happens to be my wife of 22 years.