Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

Brandon talks with Shay about her toxic marriage to a subtle abuser. It's a story of slow burns, neglect, alcoholism, and infidelity. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, therapy as a smokescreen, respect, private investigators, dismissiveness, surviving, self regulation, caretaking, jealousy, rage loneliness, hiding in long distance, slow escalations, rage, and much more.Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon talks with Pink about their toxic relationship with a paranoid abuser. It’s a story of validation, wild accusations, victim playing, finding a new healthy normal & that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, the normality of chaos, codependency, gaslighting, being a fixer, loneliness, jealousy, insecurity, rage, trusting your gut, bonding over trauma, neglectful parenting, trust, having your back, love bombing, nitpicking, stonewalling, silent treatments, hoovers, changing tactics, guilt, physical abuse, intimidation the cycle of abuse, values, setting boundaries, and much more.Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Maxine about her abusive marriage to a possible psychopath. It's a story of the enlightened conman, disappearing acts, physical abuse, and a flawed court system. Plus they discuss, mirroring, gaslighting, rage disguised as passion, pedestals, the silent treatment, boundary testing, self doubt, codependency, cognitive dissonance, fear of abandonment, hero sex workers, hoovers, court advice, enabling family members, gut feelings, sex addiction, bonding over trauma, animal abuse, parallel parenting, and much more. - The sound on this episode changes dramatically as it's over two different calls and a few different devices. Our apologies. We're working on the issues. *** Trigger Warning - Graphic Physical Abuse & Animal Cruelty Is Discussed ***Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.comTo fill out our survey for a chance to win 1 of 10 $25 Amazon Gift Cards go to https://forms.gle/QPMCooHV8yqiJoEKA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Greg about growing up in a household with an emotionally abusive mother and a physically abusive father. It's a story of shame, guilt, abuse cycles, and going no contact for good. Plus they discuss, scapegoats, gaslighting, yoga, physical abuse, love bombing, extensions of oneself, trust, Nickelodeon, mixed messages, work abuse, coming out, LGBTQ issues, rage, sabotage, being good enough, looking for love, suicide, and much more. Also, there are some sound issues and we apologize. *** Trigger Warning - This epsiode does discuss the suicide of Greg's father. ***Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our directory at https://abusetherapy.orgIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.comTo shop at our store, go to https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/shop-1Special Guest: Greg.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Willow about her abusive relationship with a malignant narcissist. It's a story of control, isolation, smear campaigns, private investigators, and that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, crazy exes, intermittent reinforcement, word salad, victim playing, jealousy, chronic insecurity, sleep deprivation, abortion, animal neglect, criticism, sexual shaming, guilt, tall tales, kernels of truth, huge lies, a loving family, mindful dating, trust in humanity, sound reactivity, and much more. It's another example of abuse that's also true crime. As Willow states 'I didn't know this type of malicious exists.'Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our directory at https://abusetherapy.orgIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.comTo shop at our store, go to https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/shop-1Special Guest: Willow.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chad talks with Isabelle about her toxic relationship with a covert mirroring narcissist. It's a story of CPTSD, intermittent reinforcement, restraining orders, smear campaigns, and that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, gaslighting, future faking, introverts, narcissistic rage, moving goal posts, word salad, generational trauma, testing boundaries, stonewalling, sympathy ploys, circular conversations, induced conversation, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode has graphic and vulgar language. ***Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our directory at https://abusetherapy.orgIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.comTo shop at our store, go to https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/shop-1Special Guest: Isabelle.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Lea about her toxic relationship with a leach of a narcissist. It's a story of bonding over trauma, smear campaigns, believing things were your fault, and standing in your truth. Plus they discuss, court, trusting your therapist, isolation, belittling, infidelity accusations, mirroring, future faking, negative/positive statements, minimization, self sabotage, alcoholism, reactive abuse, sexual assault, child rights, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses Sexual Assault. It's not graphic but it is mentioned. ***Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our directory at https://abusetherapy.orgIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.comTo shop at our store, go to https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/shop-1Special Guest: Lea.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Mira about her toxic relationship with a financial abuser. It's a story of future faking, enmeshed parents, scams, deceit disguised as love, and knowing that something was wrong. Plus they discuss, self confidence, infidelity, mirroring, trauma bonds, bonding over trauma, grandiosity, blame shifting, narcissistic parents, withholding affection, pedestals, persistency and much more.Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseCome listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9QzJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our directory at https://abusetherapy.orgIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.comTo shop at our store, go to https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/shop-1Special Guest: Mira.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad talks with Tabatha about her toxic relationship with a controlling predator. It's a story of abusing authority, intimate partner violence, isolation, the kindness of strangers, and knowing that something was wrong.. . Plus they discuss, the silent treatment, narcissistic parents, proving yourself, spyware, being seen, suicidal ideation, sleep deprivation, and much more. *** TRIGGER WARNING - There is discussion of graphic intimate partner violence. ***Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFEJoin our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypseCome listen to our new podcast called Narcissist Apocalypse: Q&A https://link.chtbl.com/CITVf9QzJoin our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllAIf you're looking for a a therapist or coach that understands you, come to our directory at https://abusetherapy.orgIf you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.comTo shop at our store, go to https://www.narcissistapocalypse.com/shop-1Special Guest: Tabatha.Support Narcissist Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices