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My Gut Knew He Was Dangerous! 13 Red Flags You're Dating a Narcissist (Or Worse, a Psychopath) | Terra Newell

Apr 30, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Terra's First Red Flag with Dirty John

  • Terra Newell first sensed something was off when her mom's boyfriend avoided engaging and focused strangely on her health.
  • Despite red flags, generational trauma and emotional bonds complicated her mom's perception and acceptance of him.
INSIGHT

Generational Trauma Enforces Forgiveness

  • Generational trauma and cultural conditioning often teach women to forgive harmful behavior from men.
  • This conditioning can make it harder to leave toxic relationships despite evident danger.
ANECDOTE

Life-Saving Confrontation with Attacker

  • Terra was attacked in a parking garage but fiercely defended herself by stabbing her attacker fatally.
  • Her dog's alertness and her quick thinking saved her life in a deadly confrontation.
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