How Narcissists Use the Temporary Discard to Keep You Hooked

Tim Fletcher October 27, 2025
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Tim Fletcher is a pioneer in the Addictions and Complex Trauma field. After 30+ years of helping others as a pastor, his own trauma recovery and work in addictions treatment led him to recognize how deeply Complex Trauma intersects with addiction, mental health, behavior, and coping. Tim founded the RE/ACT program and later Tim Fletcher Co. His work has since shaped our LIFT Program, ALIGN Courses, COMPASS Program, and more. We're a team who’ve faced Complex Trauma ourselves and are committed to supporting others in their recovery. Through Tim’s free videos, our courses, community support, and our intensive programs, we’re helping change the landscape of Complex Trauma recovery. If you’re wondering where to begin, we invite you to start with Tim’s videos here on YouTube. If you need more guidance, reach out to us — you don’t have to do this alone.

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▶ Learn about Complex Trauma, Codependency and Narcissism: https://www.timfletcher.ca/evergreen/codependency-and-narcissism Part of the narcissistic relationship cycle is the discard phase; when they “break up" but don’t actually let you go. Through fake distance, emotional manipulation, and subtle hooks, they keep you caught in the same painful loop. In this talk, Tim explains how to recognize when it’s happening and what it takes to step out of the cycle for good. We offer resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery. Explore it all on our website at https://www.timfletcher.ca/ Gain tools to heal and recover from Complex Trauma long-term. Explore the LIFT program: https://bit.ly/LIFTProgram 🎧Watch or listen to the Time with Tim Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TimeWithTimPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher -- Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. #narcissism #narcissist #narcissistplaybook #complextrauma #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney #cptsd #childhoodtrauma

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