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
You have a choice!
In today's Podcast I emphasize the importance of recognizing your agency in relationships, especially when you find yourself involved with individuals exhibiting Cluster B personality traits, who often show emotional unavailability. I understand that while familial ties may limit my options, you can choose in romantic partnerships and assert self-determination. Reflecting on my experiences with an emotionally unavailable spouse, I realize that staying in such relationships doesn’t lead to change; instead, it may foster a cycle of mutual emotional unavailability.
I encourage you to stop investing emotional energy in those who cannot reciprocate and to evaluate whether your partner genuinely cares for you or if you are trapped in a toxic dynamic. I recognize my tendency to idealize unhealthy relationships based on early positive traits, and I remind myself to focus on my own well-being, redirecting my positive qualities toward individuals who truly deserve them.
This Podcast also acknowledges the challenges we face in separating from toxic family members and the difficulty of breaking emotional bonds. However, I affirm my ability to choose and change my circumstances. Ultimately, I strive to recognize abusive patterns and cultivate the strength to prioritize my own identity and desires over detrimental relationships.