They never needed to shout to make you feel small. The narcissist’s most dangerous weapon is quiet erosion — a smirk when you share a dream, a dismissive shrug when you set a boundary, a steady drip of doubt until your self-worth feels paper-thin.
That’s why healing isn’t just about moving on. It’s about rebuilding — brick by brick — the wall they tried to tear down. Every act of self-care, every win you celebrate, every moment you choose to stand tall is a glowing brick in your fortress.
This wall doesn’t isolate you; it protects you. It keeps out the manipulation, the gaslighting, the erosion of your spirit. And with each new brick, the shadows lose their hold.
If you’ve been waiting for permission to start rebuilding, here it is. The foundation is yours. The tools are in your hands. And the light that will fill those bricks? It’s been inside you all along.
