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The Overt/Covert Abusive Parents: Nova's Story Rerelease

In this released episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Nova, a survivor who grew up in a home shaped by generational trauma and dual-sided abuse. Nova's mother — covert, controlling, and deeply resentful — neglected her children while maintaining a picture-perfect image to the outside world. Her father was overt and volatile, unpredictable in his rage. Caught in the middle was Nova's older sister, who became a mirror image of their mother — taking on the role of caretaker while directing her own cruelty downward.

Nova opens up about growing up in a constant state of fear and hypervigilance, battling addiction, surviving smear campaigns, and the painful realization that no one was coming to save her. Her story is one of breaking a generational cycle — and choosing, every day, to be the one who ends it.

It's a story of generational trauma, smear campaigns, terror, becoming your own abuser, gaslighting, physical abuse, isolation, sibling abuse, rage, anger, confusion, shame, scapegoats, neglect, abuse by proxy, control, medical neglect, conditional love, having no voice, addiction, trauma, PTSD, self harm, eating disorders, the silent treatment, grey rock, depression, toxic workplaces, triggers, healing process, empathy, saving yourself, and validation.

Content Warning - This episode describes graphic physical abuse.

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Did you have a toxic mother? Read our Growing Up With a Toxic or Abusive Mother: Real Quotes From Daughters article.

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