I Believe Your Abuse

21 - Part II Parental Alienation

Continuing on with part 2 of everything you need to know about parental alienation when dealing with narcissistic abuse.

20 - Parental Alienation

Welcome to I Believe Your Abuse where we talk all things narcissistic abuse. In this part 1 of a 2 part series, we delve into everything you need to know about parental alienation, a common manipulation tactic used by the narcissist

19 - Am I Addicted to the Narc?

Let’s continue our recovery from narcissistic abuse as we explore some of the neuro chemical explanations for the trauma bond, and how we become addicted to this abuse.

18 - Am I The Narcissist?

Survivors of narcissistic abuse have all pondered this very question. Find out why in this episode of I Believe Your Abuse as we continue to heal from narcissistic abuse.

17 - Love Bombing

On todays show we continue our healing from narcissistic abuse and talk about the experience of love bombing, and how to avoid falling for it in the future.

16 - Why did I fall for it?

On this episode we discuss those early stages of the relationship, and what took place to suck you in, and trap you there. Love bombing. Trauma bonding. And how to start to heal from this narcissistic abuse.

15 - When to Talk About It

On this episode, Brandy answers a listeners question about the do’s and dont’s of telling your story while healing from narcissistic abuse.

14 - Moving Forward: Going No Contact

Have questions about how to going no contact, or utilizing the gray rock method? It may be the only way you break free. On this episode, we discuss how to best use both methods to help you fully break free and recover from narcissistic abuse.

13 - NPD and Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder and NPD are frequently mistaken for each other. Can someone have both? Why is it important to know? Tune in to episode 13 for this discussion.

12 - Do Narcissists Love Their Children

Continue to heal through narcissistic abuse by understanding how little they have to offer in any relationship...to anyone.

Red Flag Episode - 106

Continue healing from narcissistic abuse by learning the red flags that you likely ignored, so that you can learn to avoid them in the future. Food for thought in today’s episode where we discuss narc habits/qualities including boredom, lack of integrity, and ability to make you feel utterly lonely.

11 - Trauma Bonding

How do I know if I'm trauma bonded? What makes the trauma bond so strong? How can I heal from the trauma bond? Answers to these questions and more as we continue to heal from narcissistic abuse. Todays show is all about the trauma bond.

10 - The Role of the Narcissist's Partner

Continue healing from narcissistic abuse in this episode where we hear from a survivor's experience, discuss the role of the narcissist's partner, and answer a listeners question regarding emotions.

9 - Physical Abuse w/ guest author Natasha Tolbert

Continue your recovery from narcissistic abuse. Today we explore the physical abuse that may be occurring in your toxic relationship with the narcissist, and hear from survivor and author, Natasha Tolbert. Be forgiving of today’s sound quality, as we recorded from two separate studio locations.

8 - Narcissistic Sexuality

Continue your recovery from narcissistic abuse while learning about the atypical sexuality often exhibited by narcissists while in romantic relationships.

Red Flag Episode - 105

Continue your recovery from narcissistic partner abuse by discussing some of the often missed red flags, or interesting details about your narcissistic partner.

7 - Lies and Gaslighting

Continue your recovery from narcissistic abuse. This episode discusses the many lies and damaging gaslighting that occur when in a romantic relationship with a narcissist.

Red Flag Episode - 104

Continue educating yourself on the warning signs of narcissistic partners...but today, we discuss a narcissistic coworker.

6 - Children Feel the Abuse Too

If you have children with a narcissist partner...it isn't just you that you have to consider when choosing to stay or leave the abuse. On this show, we speak with 13yo Delaney about what it was like for her when living with a narcissistic step-father.

Red Flag Episode - 103

Join us as we continue the recovery from narcissistic abuse and explore more of the red flags that might clue you in to a toxic relationship with a narcissist. Today, we discuss the narcissist's shallow connections with others.

5 - Being The Scapegoat

Continue the journey to recovering from narcissistic abuse while discussing many ways in which the narcissist keeps up appearances by making you the scapegoat. This show provides education regarding narcissistic personality disorder, and focuses on what it's like being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist. Education and understanding are key to healing from this insidious abuse. Never stop telling your story...I believe you.

4 - Nobody Believes Me

Have you ever wondered how you will ever heal when nobody believes the story you have to tell? In this episode, we continue our journey of recovery from narcissistic abuse, and address ways to surpass the inevitable invalidation that survivors will be met with. Self worth comes from within, and you are stronger than you will ever know! Say no to the narcissist, and anyone who follows the narcissist's lies...you don't need them! I believe you.

Red Flag Episode - 102

Join us as we continue the recovery from narcissistic abuse and explore more of the red flags that might clue you in to a toxic relationship with a narcissist. Today, we discuss more secrets, lies and addictions.

3 - Does he treat everyone this way?

Narcissistic abuse feels very targeted...a convenient result of this incredibly isolating experience...but does the narcissist treat only one person poorly? Learn more about the narcissist in this week's episode...and gain a clear understanding of their actions all the time, so that you can accept their ability to change (or not change), and move forward.

Red Flag Episode - 101

Bonus! Let's talk about some of the red flags that might tip you off to a relationship with a narcissist as we continue our journey in healing from, and helping to spread awareness for, narcissistic abuse.

2 - How does he know how to do what he does?

In this episode, we dive into the narcissistic abuse cycle and why the narcissists all seem to act so similar. Just how does he know how to do what he does?

1 - The First Episode: Dangerous Secrets

Recover from narcissistic abuse by becoming informed, gaining insight, embracing the support of other survivors and finding the courage to move forward in peace. This experience will shape you...it will not define you.

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