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Renee Minx

Ready to heal from trauma or narcissistic abuse? 🐦‍🔥 Message me “heal” to learn more! Linktr.ee/reneeminx You are in the right place. You deserve to feel better.

Renee Minx // Metta Holistic Therapy

Do you work so hard to pretend everything is okay but deep down there is a fear that you are not good enough? Does that part of you, when alone, feel like impending doom? Do you get stuck in your head, feel disconnected from your body and struggle to understand your emotions? You may not know where these struggles come from or maybe you know they come from you

r unresolved past. There is no better time than now to heal and be happy. We will tackle the root causes of your present day struggles to heal not only in the short term but also the long term. Therapy means you don’t have to feel alone in your pain anymore. We can brave this process together. Change is possible! I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, self-esteem issues and anxiety. I am trained in the research-based interventions of EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, inner child work and somatic experiencing. I believe you found my page for a reason. To get started, reach out via email to set up a free consultation. You are worth investing the time and energy into to have a more fulfilling life. It is possible to move from feeling lost to feeling safe and content. There is hope. Limited spots available so reach out now! I am available for in person therapy sessions in Morgantown, WV and for virtual sessions anywhere in North Carolina or West Virginia. Call (and leave a voicemail), text, or email today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation. During the call you can share a bit about you and your story, ask any questions you may have, and together we can figure out how I can help. I respond in 48 hours, Monday through Thursday, to all calls, texts, and emails, and sometimes sooner! There is hope and you are worth investing the time and energy to live a more fulfilling life. I hope you’ll reach out. Nothing but love,
Renee Minx, MSW, LCAS, LCSW, CSI
Metta Holistic Therapy
reneeminxtherapy@gmail.com
304-449-4490

05/01/2026

As a therapist and narcissistic abuse survivor,

This is a common trap of narcissistic dynamics.

It’s not just “love” or “chemistry” - it’s engineered closeness.

Narcissists often create codependency on purpose:
→ constant contact
→ emotional intensity
→ subtle (or overt) isolation from others

Why? Because dependence = control.

When your world becomes them…
your nervous system bonds to them…
and your intuition gets quieter and quieter.

You start abandoning your doubts just to keep the connection.

But then comes the shift.

The moment you step back…
the fog lifts.

You start to see clearly:
Not the potential.
Not the good moments.
But the pattern.

And something powerful happens…

You choose yourself.

You begin removing access.
You reclaim your time, your energy, your voice.

And suddenly it’s not:
“Do they still want me?”

It becomes:
“You don’t get access to this version of me anymore.”

That’s the rebirth.

That’s the empowered, grounded, self-trusting version of you
that protects your peace instead of performing for love.

For the person reading this - whether you just left, are about to leave, or have been out for years… this is your next chapter.

I’m a licensed trauma therapist & narcissistic abuse survivor, and I specialize in helping survivors heal deeply, reconnect to themselves, and become confident, embodied, and fully alive.

Ways I can support you:
✨ 1:1 trauma therapy
✨ Healing course (self-paced)
✨ Monthly webinars
✨ 3-month intensive program

Comment or DM “healing” and I’ll guide you to next steps 🤍

Disclaimer: This clip is used for commentary/education purposes only. I’m not diagnosing anyone in the video - just discussing relationship dynamics that are commonly reported by survivors of narcissistic abuse.

Show Credit: Temptation Island - Season 3 (Netflix)

04/29/2026

10 signs you had a narcissistic parent 🥺

If your parent made you feel guilty for having needs, emotions, or simply existing - that leaves wounds. 💔

Many survivors of narcissistic parenting grow up believing they are “too much,” selfish, dramatic, or impossible to love… when in reality, they were children needing care.

Here are 10 signs you grew up with a narcissistic parent, see how many you relate to:

1. You were blamed for their emotions
2. Love felt conditional
3. You were criticized more than celebrated
4. Boundaries were punished
5. You became the peacemaker or caretaker
6. They competed with you or felt jealous of you
7. Your pain was minimized or mocked
8. You felt guilty for becoming independent
9. You struggle with self-trust as an adult
10. You still feel responsible for everyone else’s feelings

This kind of upbringing can create complex PTSD, people pleasing, anxiety, toxic relationship patterns, low self-worth, and chronic guilt.

But healing is possible. You are not who they told you you were.

As a licensed trauma therapist and survivor myself - I help people heal from childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, CPTSD, trauma bonds, and nervous system dysregulation.

Ways I can support you:
✨ 1:1 Trauma Therapy
✨ Healing Narcissistic Abuse Online Course
✨ Monthly Webinars
✨ 3-Month Intensive Support

Comment “healing” or DM me “healing” and I’ll guide you to next steps. 🤍

04/27/2026

When love in childhood was inconsistent, chaotic, critical, neglectful, or narcissistic… many of us learned to survive through hope.

Hope they’ll change.
Hope they’ll finally see us.
Hope if we love harder, perform better, stay longer… we’ll receive the love we needed.

Research on attachment trauma shows that early relationships shape what feels familiar in adulthood. We often don’t choose what’s healthy at first… we choose what feels known.

So if you keep attracting emotionally unavailable, manipulative, or toxic partners, it may not be because something is wrong with you.

It may be because your nervous system learned to mistake chaos for love.

I know this personally.

I was raised by a narcissistic parent and repeated toxic relationship patterns until I finally did the deep healing work.

Today, I’m in the healthiest relationship of my life. Safe love feels different. Calm. Consistent. Honest. Peaceful. 🤍

Healing is possible.

You can break generational cycles.
You can rewire what love feels like.
You can stop waiting for people to become who they keep showing you they are.

If you’re ready, I’d love to support you.

Ways to work with me:
✨ 1:1 Trauma Therapy
✨ Healing Course
✨ Monthly Webinars
✨ 3-Month Intensive Coaching

Comment “healing” or DM me “healing” and I’ll guide you to the best next step. 💫

04/26/2026

My clients ask: Why am I’m begging to be loved?

Why do I need more reassurance than other people?

Why does it hurt so much when someone pulls away?

As a trauma therapist, I want you to know: many people didn’t “become needy.” They were trained to chase love.

If love in childhood was inconsistent, conditional, critical, or emotionally unavailable… your nervous system may have learned that connection must be earned.

You learned to perform for closeness.
To overgive for attention.
To explain yourself for understanding.
To stay anxious for crumbs.
To beg for what should have been freely given.

So later in life, relationships can activate that old wound.

You may find yourself asking:

Why can’t you need me?
Why didn’t you tell me?
Why can’t you let me all the way in?

But often the deeper question is:

Why was I taught that love has to be earned?

Healing is learning that healthy love does not require self-abandonment.

You do not have to prove your worth to be chosen.
You do not have to become smaller to keep someone.
You do not have to beg for honesty, care, consistency, or tenderness.

Real love feels safe enough to rest in.

If this pattern speaks to you, healing is possible. I help survivors heal trauma bonds, rebuild self-trust, and create secure love from the inside out.

Comment or message me “healing” if you relate and you are ready to heal 💙

04/19/2026

One of the hardest parts of healing from narcissistic abuse is admitting you got on the wrong train.

Because at first, it didn’t feel wrong. It felt like connection. Chemistry. Potential. You told yourself if you just loved harder, communicated better, stayed longer… it would finally feel safe.

But over time, your body starts telling the truth your mind is trying to avoid.

You feel anxious. Confused. Drained. You question yourself more than you trust yourself.

That’s your nervous system waking up.

And here’s the truth most people don’t talk about:
It is so much braver to get off the wrong train than to keep riding it hoping it will change direction.

Leaving doesn’t mean you failed.
It means you finally chose yourself.

You’re allowed to change your mind.
You’re allowed to walk away.
You’re allowed to choose peace over potential.

—

If we haven’t met yet, I’m Renee Minx 🥰 - licensed trauma therapist, narcissistic abuse expert and abuse survivor.

If you’re healing from trauma bonds, I’m hosting a live webinar on May 6th 💙
Reserve your spot in the link in my bio.

If you’re ready to go deeper, here are a few ways to work with me:
• 1:1 trauma therapy
• Healing from narcissistic abuse online course
• Monthly webinars
• 3-month intensive coaching

You can book a free consult in the link in my bio, or DM/comment “healing” and I’ll guide you ✨

09/30/2025

6 🚩 you feel unsafe in relationship ‼️

Your body is one of your greatest truth-tellers.

When you’re in a relationship that feels unsafe or manipulative, your nervous system will often know before your mind does.

Survivors of narcissistic abuse especially learn to read the signals inside themselves - the adrenaline, the hypervigilance, the constant second-guessing.

It’s true that anxious attachment can show up even with a healthy partner. But here’s the difference: a secure, safe partner won’t intensify your system into those extreme highs and crashing lows. With consistency and care, your attachment wounds can gently heal. With a narcissistic partner, your wounds are constantly reopened.

Not every person who triggers discomfort is a narcissist - but if you notice your body in a cycle of stress, fear, or “walking on eggshells,” take it seriously. These aren’t just quirks of attachment style; they are protective signals telling you to pause, slow down, and listen.

You can’t control how another person behaves…but you can take back your power by listening to what your body is telling you. That awareness is the first step in reclaiming your sense of safety and self-trust.

Stay tuned for the
a space for our stories, our strength, and our healing.

🐦‍🔥 Want to work together? DM me “coaching” if you’re a woman healing from CPTSD & narcissistic abuse and you’re ready for 1:1 support.
💛 If we haven’t met yet… Hey! I’m Renee Minx. I have my Master’s in Social Work, over 10 years in the field, and I’ve helped transform the lives of 1,000+ survivors. I’m also a survivor myself, and I’m here to guide you in turning trauma into triumph.

09/04/2025

We want safety, not secret haters 💯

A good friend isn’t just there for your breakdowns - they’re also there for your breakthroughs.

Of course, true friendship is nuanced: the people who sit with you in your darkest moments are priceless. But sometimes, people only show up when you’re down. They like feeling needed, powerful, or superior in that dynamic.

Pay attention to the ones who celebrate your wins just as much as they comfort your losses.

That’s the sign of someone who can hold your full humanity - not just the parts that make them feel safe.

✨ Because safety in relationships isn’t just about who catches you when you fall. It’s also about who claps when you rise. 🐦‍🔥

💛 If we haven’t met yet… hi, I’m Renee Minx - a licensed trauma therapist and trauma-informed manifestation coach. I help survivors of narcissistic abuse and attachment trauma turn pain into power.

🎙 Stay tuned for my new podcast Survivors & Thrivers - a space for our stories, our strength, and our healing.

🌱 Follow for free resources on healing trauma, breaking abuse cycles, and taking your power back.

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