It’s Impossible to Find Normal with a Covert Narcissist
One of the worst things you can say to a victim of covert narcissistic abuse is “every family has their issues. No one is perfect.” Just saying this statement now makes my skin crawl. As a victim of c...
31 Dec 202315min
The Narcissist’s Prayer Part 1 (Special Throwback Episode)
That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did, you deserved it. This sh...
29 Dec 202319min
How to Set Boundaries with a Covert Narcissist
People often come to me and say, “I need to get better at setting boundaries.” Ok, what have you tried so far? I tried telling him/her - I don’t like it when you call me sweetie. I don’t like that nam...
24 Dec 202320min
Episode 5 - How Do We Turn the Survival Skills Off?
So how do we build healthy relationships after being with a covert narcissist? How are these trauma responses affecting us still? How do we turn them off? Our trauma responses to an abusive environmen...
22 Dec 202323min
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
