How Victim-Playing Abusers Use Empathy-Based Guilt - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A

Chad talks with Billy Jean about her current marriage to a controlling narcissist and how she's gaining the strength to leave him. Plus, they discuss her serial narcissist dating history and how growing up in a dysfunctional home created an environment for her to tolerate abusive behavior. Billy Jean's awareness of these patterns has given her a sense of empowerment, and her road to self-discovery will inspire you. * Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse * Special Guest: Billy Jean. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Okt 20191h 18min

Chad talks with Grace about her abusive relationship with a narcissist and the issues she's dealt with in the aftermath. They discuss validation, addiction, setting an example for children, understanding your own behavior, trust issues (with others and yourself), and the importance of resetting yourself as you try to baby-step yourself out of your safety zone. There are a lot of lessons to be learned in this episode, so take a listen. * Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse * Special Guest: Grace. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Okt 20191h 31min

Chad talks with Jewelz about her romantic relationship with a lifelong friend that eventually became a nightmare. Jewelz tells her heartbreaking story with one heck of a sense of humor and has Chad laughing throughout the entire conversation. It's one of those stories that keeps on getting crazier as the lies this narcissist told were off the charts. Trust me when I say this, you're going to love Jewelz. **Help us raise money for Leyla (July 22nd Episode) to get Trauma Therapy for year. She's in desperate need after being in an abusive relationship with a police officer. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-leyla-get-trauma-therapy-for-a-year ** Special Guest: Jewlez. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Sep 20192h 15min

Chad talks with Julie about her back-to-back narcissistic relationships and growing up with a narcissistic mother. It's an interesting conversation as Julie's done a lot of work on herself to get to where she is today. She's strong, resilient, and a good role model for all of us. Prepare to feel empowered. *Our Facebook Group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/narcissistapocalypse Special Guest: Julie. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Sep 20191h 33min

Chad talks with Sunny about being in a physically abusive relationship and the connection of growing up in a narcissist abuse riddled household. It's a story with many turns and touches on her loneliness, fear, guilt, shame, intuition, and the power of having someone outside her family validate her experience. Plus, they horse around and discuss online role-playing, Chad's Canadian accent, and her wonderful roommate named Barry. And trust us when we say this, everyone needs a Barry in their life. Special Guest: Sunny. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 20191h 16min

Chad talks with Irene about her traumatic eight-year relationship with a narcissist and the CPTSD that followed. From love bombing to triangulation to cheating to flying monkeys, to emotional, physical, and financial abuse, Irene went through it all. And even though the relationship is now over, Irene still has issues with traumatic flashbacks and is working hard to overcome the pain of her abuse. Special Guest: Irene. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Aug 20191h 28min

Chad talks with Chantel about growing up with a narcissistic mother and her current struggles with perfectionism and judgment. The inner critic in Chantel's head won't let her relax, and even though she's been working on it, it's been quite a battle. Special Guest: Chantel. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Aug 201958min

Chad talks with Janeith about her underhanded narcissistic husband, her children, and the broken court system. Janeith didn't fully comprehend what her husband was capable of until she had her two children taken away from her, and she's been fighting a broken court system ever since. It's a stark reminder that you need to prepare for the worst when filing for a divorce against someone with narcissistic traits. To read her blog, go to theweepymom.blogspot.com Special Guest: Janeith. Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Aug 20191h 1min