No contact is a personal decision
No contact is not possible or appropriate for everyone. Shared children, work, finances, caregiving, family ties, and safety concerns can make complete distance unrealistic. You do not need to follow a one-size-fits-all rule to take care of yourself.
What matters is finding a level of contact that reflects your circumstances and wellbeing. For some people that means no contact. For others, it means limited, structured, or practical-only communication.
Why distance can feel so hard
You may feel guilty, worried about how the other person will react, or pulled back by an apology, emergency, or promise to change. That does not mean your decision is wrong. It can reflect how much pressure the relationship placed on your attachment, responsibility, and hope.
Therapy can help you understand what makes contact difficult, anticipate the moments that pull you back in, and create support around the choice you are trying to make.
Safety comes before a communication plan
If a person is monitoring you, threatening you, stalking you, blocking access to money or transportation, or making you afraid to leave, changing contact can increase risk. A confidential advocate can help you make a plan that fits your situation.
Jami provides virtual therapy for adults throughout Florida who are navigating separation and recovery from emotionally harmful relationships.
Support for narcissistic abuse recovery
This work can begin wherever you are now. You can explore the pattern at your own pace and decide what kind of support would help most.
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