Words of Empowerment for Survivors of Dysfunctional Families and Narcissistic Abuse

Published on: February 9, 2023

by Art Florentyna

Personal Development Coach

Surviving dysfunctional families and narcissistic abuse can be incredibly challenging and have a lasting impact on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. However, it is important to remember that healing and growth are possible. The following quotes serve as a reminder of strength, resilience, and the power of self-love and self-care. They offer inspiration and encouragement to those who may be in the process of overcoming their past and reclaiming their power.

Quotes from Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter:

1. “Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
2. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
3. “The only way to deal with this life meaningfully is to find one’s passion and follow it wholeheartedly.”
4. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.”
5. “Learn to listen to your own inner voice, and trust it above everything else.”
6. “People with courage and character always seem sinister to the rest.”
7. “If I know what love is, it is because of you.”
8. “Our mind is capable of passing beyond the dividing line we have drawn for it. Beyond the pairs of opposites of which the world consists, other, new insights begin.”
9. “The true profession of man is finding his way to himself.”
10. “The only reality we can ever truly know is the world of our own perceptions and experiences.”

Quotes from Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst:

1. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
2. “The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.”
3. “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”
4. “The greatest and most important problems of life are fundamentally unsolvable. They can never be solved, but only outgrown.”
5. “Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.”
6. “I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.”
7. “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
8. “Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.”
9. “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”
10. “The first half of life is devoted to forming a healthy ego, the second half is going inward and letting go of it.”

Other Quotes from various sources:

1. “Abuse is never deserved, and it’s never too late to start valuing yourself.” - Shannon Thomas
2. “You are not responsible for someone else’s mistreatment of you. You are responsible for your healing.” - Shahida Arabi
3. “The first step to healing from narcissistic abuse is to recognize that you are not to blame for the abuse.” - Jackson MacKenzie
4. “You are not damaged goods. You are a human being who has survived and is capable of healing.” - Alessandra Pichelli
5. “You are not defined by the abuse you experienced. You are defined by how you choose to respond and heal from it.” - Dana Morningstar
6. “You are not alone. There is a community of survivors who understand and support you.” - Kim Saeed
7. “Reclaim your power and value by prioritizing your own well-being and setting healthy boundaries.” - Terri Cole
8. “You are worthy of love, respect, and a life free from abuse. You deserve to be treated with kindness and compassion.” - Christine Hammond
9. “You are stronger than you think. You have survived so much, and you have the resilience to overcome and thrive.” - Angie Atkinson
10. “Healing from narcissistic abuse is a journey, but you have the strength and courage to take the first step towards reclaiming your life.” - Melanie Tonia Evans
11. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - Buddha
12. “The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” - Gloria Steinem
13. “You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” - Brian Tracy
14. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” - Alice Walker
15. “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself that you can’t achieve it.” - Jordan Belfort
16. “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” - Rumi
17. “Healing is not linear.” - Unknown
18. “Trauma is not what happened to you, but what happened inside you.” - Peter Levine
19. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
20. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean
21. “There’s a difference between giving up and letting go.” - Jessica hatchigan
22. “You are not your past. You are the resources and capabilities you glean from it.” - Bo Bennet
23. “It’s not about having the strength to go on. It’s about finding the strength to start over.” - Unknown
24. “Survivors never give up.” - Unknown
25. “You are not a victim for sharing your story. You are a survivor setting the world on fire with your truth.” - Unknown
26. “A Phoenix rises from the ashes.” - Unknown
27. “You are not alone. You are loved. You are valued. You are enough.” - Unknown
28. “Recovery is possible.” - Unknown
29. “You are a survivor, not a victim.” - Unknown
30. “It’s not what happens to you, but how you respond that matters.” - Epictetus
31. “Your past does not define your future.” - Unknown
32. “Surviving is just the beginning. Thriving is what comes next.” - Unknown
33. “The power to heal is within you.” - Unknown
34. “It’s not about forgetting the past, but learning to live in the present.” - Unknown
35. “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
36. “The past can’t hurt you anymore, not unless you let it.” - Alan Moore
37. “You are worthy of love, respect and a life without abuse.” - Unknown
38. “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” - T.S. Eliot
39. “It is not what happens to you, but your response to what happens to you, that determines how you will live your life.” - Epictetus
40. “Self-care is not selfish. It’s essential.” - Unknown
41. “You have the power to choose your thoughts and attitudes.” - Unknown
42. “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” - Robert Frost
43. “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” - Akshay Dubey
44. “The best revenge is massive success.” - Frank Ocean

Published on: February 9, 2023

by Art Florentyna

Personal Development Coach