Thinking about going no contact with someone “close” to you?? If so, just now that You're not heartless. You're not overreacting. You're protecting the parts of you that never got protected. This isn’t easy—because even if they hurt you, they're still someone you loved or cared about Here are 6 trauma-informed truths to help you navigate going no contact (or even just thinking about it): 1. No contact is not a punishment—it's protection. You're not doing this to "get back at" them. You're doing this because your nervous system can't afford to be around someone who constantly triggers your survival response. 2. The guilt is just a part of you. You might feel selfish, bad, dramatic. But that's just a loyal little part that still thinks love means self-abandonment. Let it know: you're not cutting off love—you’re creating safety. 3. Prepare for backlash. Emotionally immature parents often cannot handle boundaries. Expect manipulation, guilt-tripping, even “playing victim.” Stay grounded in why you're doing this. 4. Your people-pleasing part will panic—and that’s normal. There might be a part of you that’s terrified of being "bad," disappointing others, or being seen as cruel. That part has kept you safe for a long time by keeping the peace. Let it know you’re not abandoning it—you’re just choosing peace within. 5. You don’t have to justify it. You don’t need a bulletproof PowerPoint of every wrong they’ve ever done. Your felt sense of harm is valid. Quiet decisions are still real decisions. 6. You can grieve and still not go back. You can miss the idea of a parent… without making yourself available to their abuse. Grief doesn’t mean you made the wrong decision—it means you’re human. Have you ever considered going no contact? Or already done it? I’d love to hear what helped you through it—or what you're struggling with now. You're not alone in this. Your parts aren’t crazy for needing space. They’re brave as hell #cptsd #narcissisticparents #nocontact #innerchildhealing #boundaries #toxicfamily #emotionalabuse #healingjourney