Why is it so Hard to Set Boundaries with a Covert Narcissist?
Have you ever been around someone who believes the rules don’t apply to them? Of course you have or you wouldn’t be here listening to me. Do not trespass means they must walk here, even just a step or...
17 Dec 202319min
Episode 4 - The Survival Skills of a Covert Narcissist and their Victim
Have you ever wondered if you are the narcissist in this relationship? Maybe you have even been accused of it by your abusive partner? Have you seen glimpses within yourself of narcissistic reactions?...
15 Dec 202325min
Walking on Eggshells
I heard the phrase walking on eggshells, and I thought, “I’m sure glad that I’m not living that way.” This applied to other people. People who were not at liberty to say what they wanted to say. They ...
10 Dec 202321min
Episode 3 Tactical Responses to the Trauma of Abuse
Have you ever found yourself to be extremely defensive, feeling the need to protect yourself before anyone even attacks? How about having the burning need to be perfect so nothing ever goes wrong? Whe...
7 Dec 202324min
Learning on the Appalachian Trail
Have you ever made a bucket list? Things you want to do in this world. You should! Why not? What would be on your bucket list? Not only are they fun, these adventures, big or small, give us so many op...
3 Dec 202321min
Episode 2 - Internal Trauma Responses to Covert Abuse
Has your partner ever accused you of pulling away from the relationship? Of shutting down? Of being emotionally unavailable? Maybe you even feel that you are. Then you wonder if this is all your fault...
30 Nov 202324min
The Point of No Return
There is an invisible line, imaginary and yet very real, that once pushed past it, you simply cannot come back. No amount of effort will bring you back from this point of no return. Brinkmanship is ...
26 Nov 202318min
Episode 1 - Reactive Abuse: The Physical and Outward Reactions of Victims
Have you wondered about your own sanity in all of this? Have you reached the end of your limit and simply exploded. Now you are the one yelling and screaming at him? Am I the abusive one? Should they ...
23 Nov 202324min
