Narcissist Apocalypse Podcast

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Merle shares her scary story of survival at the hands of a physically abusive narcissist. Merle's partner presented himself as everything she wanted. He was helpful, kind, attentive, and everyone seemed to love him. However, when Merle moved in with him, things changed quickly. The nice guy was gone, and only a jealous physical abuser remained. It's a story of manipulation, sexual assault, physical abuse, suicidal ideation, boundary pushing, jealousy, AA, rage, support, triangulation, blame shifting, ptsd, abandonment, guilt, fear, obligation, trauma bonds, mental health, excuses, depression, shame, isolation, and addiction. Narcissist Apocalypse is available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM

New Episode Alert! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Carrie shares her story about marrying a controlling Mr. Right, who financially abuses and gaslights her into oblivion. After leaving her first marriage, Carrie began dating her future second husband and was instantly smitten. He was the opposite of her first husband, and to Carrie, she thought that meant safe. However, the gaslighting and financial abuse ramped up with every pregnancy, which further trapped Carrie within the relationship. It's a story of the hero complex, anorexia, addiction, gaslighting, financial abuse, trauma, community support, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual coercion, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, cptsd, cancer, mental health, ocd, empathy, entitlement, threats, being good enough, crazy making, minimization, and double standards. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #domesticviolence #coercivecontrol #narcissisticabuse

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Colette shares her story of being in a long-distance abusive relationship with a blame-shifting Demand Man. Colette met her abuser in an online forum and felt his charisma through the screen. Colette liked him, and their friendship slowly morphed into a romantic relationship. Colette's partner was upfront with his OCD, and Colette was very empathetic to his needs. However, due to the distance, it was hard for Colette to discern what was abuse and what was their partner's mental health issues. But once they met in person and Colette became pregnant, the abuse was very much on display and couldn't be denied. Colette was in an abusive relationship, and she needed to figure out how to end it before it got worse. It's a story of mental health, religious beliefs, putdowns, suicide threats, feeling you deserve bad things, fear, obligation, guilt, lies, half truths, blame shifting, fixing, double standards, and manufacturing chaos. Come listen to Colette's story. Narcissist Apocalypse is available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #narcissisticabuse #podcast #coercivecontrol

There are a myriad of reasons why people stay in abusive relationships. For Kimber, marriage vows were sacred. If you say them, promise them... you mean them and you stick to them no matter what. And once Kimber was sticking to them, her sense of self was eroded to the point where she didn't know who she was anymore. Once that happens, it becomes so difficult to leave because you don't know what is up-down-left-right anymore. Come listen to Kimber's story. Narcissist Apocalypse is available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #coercivecontrol

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kimber shares her story of marrying an emotionally & physically abusive narcissist. When Kimber met her husband, they were both young and looking to make something of themselves. However, soon after they married, red flags began popping up everywhere. Kimber took her vows seriously and believed the lies of her husband when he said his rages and addictions would never happen again. But those were only words, and something worse was lurking beneath as Kimber had to endure years and years of emotional and physical abuse until she was finally able to break free. It's a story of belittling, rage, infidelity, intimidation, smashing property, gambling, isolation, control , guilt, double standards, verbal abuse, not being good enough, blame, financial abuse, gaslighting, Jekyl &Hyde, walking on eggshells, suicide attempts, physical abuse, stalking, divorce, protection orders, physical symptoms, and boundaries. This quote is about the lurking Mr. Hyde that's been beneath the surface the whole time. It just takes some external validation of power - at things like work - to make them feel more invincible and that they can just do anything they like..... especially if they are bringing in the most money in the family. Come listen Kimber's story on Narcissist Apocalypse. Available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #domesticviolence #coercivecontrol #narcissisticabuse

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, David shares his traumatic story of being abused by his narcissistic family & sexually abused by a child predator who groomed him online. At first, David was the golden child and enmeshed with his mother. However, once David's mother remarried, David became a thorn in his step-father's side. In response, David became the scapegoat for the entire family. And as David got older, he was starved for any validation he could get, which led him into the hands of a child predator. It's a story of being good enough, parental alienation, child sexual abuse, physical abuse, sex trafficking, suicide attempts, trauma, emotional abuse, gaslighting, put downs, body autonomy, body issues, eating disorders, healing, & cptsd. Come listen to David's story. Narcissist Apocalypse is available on all podcast apps or click the link in our bio. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #childabuse #narcissisticabuse #childpredator

New Episode Alert! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Jane shares the story of her 16-year abusive marriage. What started as a few red flags eventually turned into full-blown abuse once Jane got pregnant with their first child. Jane's ex began by putting down her appearance, which turned into criticism of her competence. And to top it all off, he took away her financial freedom with some extra help from his own toxic family along the way. It's a story of future faking, coercive control, boundary pushing, financial abuse, put downs, autonomy, competence, isolation, enmeshment, smear campaigns, being good enough, gaining strength, support, rage, toxic families, fear, entitlement, vindictiveness, intergenerational trauma, custody, and court. Come listen to Jane's story. Narcissist Apocalypse is available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #domesticviolence #coercivecontrol #domesticabuse

This is a lyric from a song by The Magnetic Fields called The Night You Can't Remember. I thought this was a very fitting lyric for so many abuse survivors and what they go through with their abusers. Whether it be physical or emotional abuse, many times the abuser will not remember things the same way you did or they will flat out say that the abuse didn't happen. But for many abuse survivors, these moments are etched in your brains forever. The abuser might try to make you believe your memory is faulty or they may even try to say that you're the abuser, but the abuse happened. You are not crazy and you are not alone. Come listen to survivor stories from abuse survivors just like you on Narcissist Apocalypse. Available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #coercivecontrol

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Valeria shares her story of marrying a man who wanted to be a team, only to discover that the team never existed. While Valeria was attending school or working, she did everything, taking care of their three kids and the home. And when Valeria asked for help? She was criticized for having needs and feelings. However, things started to change when Valeria began to thrive in her career, finally knocking her husband off his pedestal and seeing him for who he truly was - a selfish critical narcissist. This quote is about Valeria's ex constantly putting her down when it came to her work. He never saw her as an equal. Deep down he couldn't handle if Valeria became accomplished in academia. It would be a blow to his own ego and accomplishments. And when it did happen, all of a sudden he didn't want to be fully engaged in academia anymore. How predictable! Come listen to Valeria's story. Narcissist Apocalypse is available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #narcissisticabuse

New Episode Alert! In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kami shares her story of dating an emotionally & physically abusive man who eventually took her roommate hostage - a week after he was given probation for brutally attacking her. It's a story of jealousy physical abuse, gut feelings, fear, intimidation, infidelity, survival, ptsd, hostage taking, rage, coercive control, isolation, victim playing, empathy, and abandonment. This quote from Kami is about the abuse getting bad enough and gaining strength to the point of finally leaving. Sometimes it takes a very long time to leave. There might be a lot of moments that you're collecting and there's no shame in how long it takes you to leave. You're ready when you're ready. Narcissist Apocalypse is available on all podcast apps. https://lnkd.in/e6HjCbGM #domesticviolence #coercivecontrol #domesticabuse