In this solo episode of The Reclamation Room, we explore the complex, often misunderstood nature of memory, especially in the context of trauma and narcissistic abuse. Rather than treating memory as a simple replay of facts, I want to invite you to look at memory as a lived, nervous-system-shaped experience. We'll break down how different parts of the brain influence what we store and what we can access, how emotional safety impacts clarity and recall, and why people in harmful or manipulative relationships often begin to doubt their own perceptions.
At the heart of this episode is an invitation to rebuild self-trust and to honor your emotional truth, even when the details of a story feel fuzzy or contested.
Key Takeaways
-Memory is not just about facts, it reflects lived experience.-The nervous system plays a central role in what we store and what we can recall.-Feeling emotionally safe allows for clearer memory access.-Trauma can create fragmented, blurry, or incomplete memories.-Power dynamics in relationships can shape how memories are interpreted.-Emotional safety influences what feels “rememberable.”-Memories are signals about safety and threat, not just historical records.-Being wrong about details does not invalidate emotional impact.-Consensus does not always equal truth, perspective matters.-Creating internal safety is essential for rebuilding self-trust.
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