Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse19 Apr

Kristi & The Dangerous Abuser

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kristi shares her story of being trapped in a long-term abusive relationship with a manipulative, dangerous partner whose control took many forms over the years. In the beginning, he seemed like someone who could be a father figure to her son, and that became part of how she was drawn in. What started with boundary pushing, lies, and confusion grew into coercive control, financial abuse, intimidation, sexual coercion, gaslighting, isolation, and physical violence.

It’s a story of cognitive dissonance, fear, obligation, guilt, survival mode, institutional betrayal, a child being used as leverage, escape plans, coercive control, emotional abuse, manipulation, financial abuse, financial control, gaslighting, sexual coercion, animals abuse, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, trauma, PTSD, antisocial personality disorder, isolation, intimidation, boundary pushing, boundary violations, psychological abuse, military abuse, child abuse, people pleasing, self-doubt, memory confusion, fear of leaving, post-separation abuse, restraining orders, divorce, trauma bonds, church abuse, spiritual abuse, humiliation, stalking, hiding items, crazy making, smear campaigns, and healing.

Content Warning - This episode discusses intimate partner violence, sexual coercion/assault, and animal abuse.

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