Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we unravel the intricate web of emotional turmoil that accompanies this festive season, especially for those trying to co-parent with a controlling partner or ex-partner. Together with Jean, we traverse the challenging path of the holidays with abusive partners and family members. Additionally, we put a spotlight on self-care and proactive planning to handle potential mishaps, such as handling derogatory remarks and put downs from narcissistic abusers. Navigate the holidays with a sense of empowerment and inspiration, no matter what obstacles come your way. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here [https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/guest-form] or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill out our listener survey, click here. [https://forms.gle/mFzozWBSSvgdPGyLA] PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-10-000-foot-view-the-list-changing-the-story/id1704962170?i=1000639460587] The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here [https://thecovertnarcissismpodcast.podbean.com/] Something Was Wrong | Click Here [https://somethingwaswrong.com/] When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here [https://www.whendatinghurts.com/] If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org [http://www.domesticshelters.org/] to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. [https://www.sheltermovers.com/] Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ [https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/] Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse [https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse] Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Brandon talks with former guests, Jean & Vanessa, about the hazards of the holiday season with narcissistic abusers. We discuss feelings, tactics, boundaries, safety, managing expectations, children, hoovering, families, relationships, loneliness, fear, guilt, obligation, wins, grey rock, support, doubt, ptsd, healing, and much more. To listen to Jean's story, click here. [https://link.chtbl.com/UdPykKqC] To listen to Vanessa's story, click here. [https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/podcast/episode/f740da45/vanessa-and-the-narcissistic-father-enmeshment-dysfunctional-family-enmeshment-and-narcissistic-abuse-survivor] If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here [https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/guest-form] or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-10-000-foot-view-the-list-changing-the-story/id1704962170?i=1000639460587] The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here [https://thecovertnarcissismpodcast.podbean.com/] Something Was Wrong | Click Here [https://somethingwaswrong.com/] When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here [https://www.whendatinghurts.com/] If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org [http://www.domesticshelters.org/] to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. [https://www.sheltermovers.com/] Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ [https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/] Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse [https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse] Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Gwyneth about the abuse trauma she endured growing up and the trauma bond she had with her abusive ex. At first, Gwyneth only saw some minor red flags, but once her ex got comfortable, the physical abuse began, and Gwyneth began to think that things were her fault.  It's a story of animal abuse. intergenerational trauma, sibling abuse, not getting your needs met, abandonment, anger, jealousy, intimidation, sex as a weapon, trauma bonds, infidelity, physical abuse, suicide threats, putdowns, flying monkeys, enablers, retraumatization, ptsd, self blame, self esteem, and self worth. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses animal abuse, suicide threats, and physical abuse. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here [https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/guest-form] or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill out our listener survey, click here. [https://forms.gle/mFzozWBSSvgdPGyLA] PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-10-000-foot-view-the-list-changing-the-story/id1704962170?i=1000639460587] The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here [https://thecovertnarcissismpodcast.podbean.com/] Something Was Wrong | Click Here [https://somethingwaswrong.com/] When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here [https://www.whendatinghurts.com/] If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org [http://www.domesticshelters.org/] to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. [https://www.sheltermovers.com/] Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ [https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/] Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse [https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse] Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Neely about her toxic marriage to a cheating narcissist. It's a story of narcissistic in-laws, smear campaigns, reactive self defense, and begging for love, gaslighting, compassion, sexual assault, loneliness, future faking, liars, love bombing, believing the lies you are told, self doubt, secrets, financial abuse, enabling, PTSD, and Infidelity. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses sexual assault and victim blaming. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here [https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/guest-form] or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill out our listener survey, click here. [https://forms.gle/mFzozWBSSvgdPGyLA] PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-10-000-foot-view-the-list-changing-the-story/id1704962170?i=1000639460587] The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here [https://thecovertnarcissismpodcast.podbean.com/] Something Was Wrong | Click Here [https://somethingwaswrong.com/] When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here [https://www.whendatinghurts.com/] If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org [http://www.domesticshelters.org/] to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. [https://www.sheltermovers.com/] Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ [https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/] Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse [https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse] Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Mode about her abusive relationship with a dismissive abuser. What started as a relationship dream come true, eventually turned into a frog in the boiling pot story. Mode didn't even realize what was happening, as her friends needed to point it out to her. After the relationship ended, things devolved further as Mode became the receptacle for everything wrong in her ex's life. It's a story of dismissiveness, rants, negativity, dark clouds, post separation abuse, stalking, shrinking, losing yourself, anger, resentment, blame, infidelity, feeling unlovable, double standards, mediation, court, parenting, and custody.  If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here [https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/guest-form] or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill out our listener survey, click here. [https://forms.gle/mFzozWBSSvgdPGyLA] PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-10-000-foot-view-the-list-changing-the-story/id1704962170?i=1000639460587] The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here [https://thecovertnarcissismpodcast.podbean.com/] Something Was Wrong | Click Here [https://somethingwaswrong.com/] When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here [https://www.whendatinghurts.com/] If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org [http://www.domesticshelters.org/] to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. [https://www.sheltermovers.com/] Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ [https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/] Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse [https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse] Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]