In this episode, therapist and boundaries coach Torie Wiksell (and fellow cycle breaker) exposes the myth of “no contact as a fad” and validates the years—sometimes decades—of exhausting effort cycle breakers pour into maintaining relationships with narcissistic or emotionally immature parents before making the heartbreaking decision to step back.

We’ll cover:

• Why going no contact with a toxic parent is never taken lightly


• The hidden grief and guilt cycle breakers face when boundaries still aren’t respected


• How narcissistic parents weaponize the “estranged parent” narrative


• What it really takes to break the cycle of dysfunction without losing yourself

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’ve “tried hard enough” with your toxic parent, this episode will give you the validation and relief you need.

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• Join the Confident Boundaries Membership to get live workshops, group coaching, our private chat, and 24/7 access to the Boundaries Helper GPT. This month’s workshop is “Unspoken Grief: Mourning the Parent You Never Had.”

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