The Cult of Narcissism: Understanding Emotional Manipulation

*Content warning: physical, emotional, mental, sexual, and financial abuse.

Resources:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

Sources:

Frye, D. (2024, June 11). What Makes a Cult Leader? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202406/what-makes-a-cult-leader

Leaving The Relationship: Planning to leave? By Do It Safely Domestic Violence Center of Chester County: https://dvcccpa.org/leaving-the-relationship/

Love Bombing: Meaning & Origin. (n.d.). Dictionary.com. (August 6, 2024) https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/love-bombing/

Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People By Vanessa M. Reiser (2024): https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/vanessa-m-reiser/narcissistic-abuse/9781668644782/?lens=hachette-go 

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