Covertly Yours, Dick the Charmer

Jena escaped a cult. And then she married Dick.

In part two of Jena's story, we pick up where we left off — with a woman who had already survived the unsurvivable, finally feeling like she'd found something safe. Dick seemed like everything she needed: comforting, strong, gentle. It took time for the mask to slip. It always does.

What followed was a different kind of control — quieter than the cult, more personal, and in some ways harder to name. Coercive, insidious, and aimed directly at the parts of her that were already broken.

This episode also gets into something Jena feels strongly about — why being called strong makes her want to scream. It's one of the most honest things you'll hear on this show.

Jena has a peaceful life now. Here's what it took to get there.

Narcissists, Gaslighters, & Cheaters, Oh My! — real folks, real stories, survival & healing.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of toxic abuse, narcissistic abuse, spousal abuse, rape, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence of any kind, you are not alone. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 for free, confidential support — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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