A Collection of Journal Prompts for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors

When you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, it’s important to tend to your mental health early and often. 

In the midst of a high conflict divorce or custody battle, life can feel overwhelmingly stressful. It’s important to intentionally set aside time to tend to your mental health.

Many narcissistic abuse survivors find journaling to be helpful. The following prompts are intended to help survivors tap into their resilience, inner strength, and power.

Journal Prompt for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors: Accepting the Past

• Write a letter to your past self, offering words of encouragement and acknowledging the strength you’ve shown.

• What does inner strength look like to you? Write about how you embody it.

• What are three things you’ve learned about yourself since beginning your healing journey?

Journal Prompt for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors: Caring For Yourself Right Now

• What are three things you can do this week to nurture your physical, mental, and emotional health?

• What boundaries do you need to set to protect your time and energy for self-care?

• How can you show kindness to yourself on tough days? Make a list of comforting activities or affirmations.

Journal Prompt for Narcissistic Abuse Survivors: Hope in the Future

• Imagine your life five years from now. What are you doing? Who are you with?

• Write about your ideal version of self-love. What does it look like, sound like, or feel like?

• How can you celebrate small victories in your recovery?

Consider that while post-separation abuse is a painful reality, so is your resilience.

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