2 years ago today I flew half way around the globe to meet my Best Friend in the World

He mirrored me, studied me, what I loved, songs I loved, he copied me and seemed like my perfect friend to go travelling with and see the World.

He promised to look after me and spoke about finding solutions to my Health situation. To be honest it began like Pen Friends but I realise now that I did ignore some Red Flags and on Day 2 the trip changed from being best friends to being in a very controlling and destabilising situation. I was by myself, no support, not knowing what to do.

Looking back now I can see how psychological manipulation and trauma bonding had shaped my perception. I was lucky that my Family came for me to see me home safely as I was experiencing trauma and PTSD.

It became a turning point for me as I was feeling immense guilt and shame about this and felt like it was my fault. I had to look at myself and why I became stuck in that relationship unable to say goodbye without a serious amount of anxiety. I am now FREE. Free to be ME. Doing what I feel is right to support others to recognise the patterns of Narcissistic Abuse and to help them heal.