Rerelease: Surviving The Holidays With Narcissistic Abusers | Q&A With Jean

Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

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Society & Culture, Relationships, True Crime, Education, Self-improvement

4.8 • 740 Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we unravel the intricate web of emotional turmoil that accompanies this festive season, especially for those trying to co-parent with a controlling partner or ex-partner. Together with Jean, we traverse the challenging path of the holidays with abusive partners and family members. Additionally, we put a spotlight on self-care and proactive planning to handle potential mishaps, such as handling derogatory remarks and put downs from narcissistic abusers. Navigate the holidays with a sense of empowerment and inspiration, no matter what obstacles come your way. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at [email protected] PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here Something Was Wrong | Click Here When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource. If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, click here. Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA

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0:00.0	Hey y'all, it's Kelly Clarkson with Wayfair. My favorite thing about the holidays, decking out my whole house.
0:05.8	And it's not a competition, but like if it was, I would totally win the season with Wayfair. Giant outdoor inflatable Santa. Got it on Wayfair. Trees, lights and ornaments in every style and color. Yep, got those on Wayfair. Garland, accent pillows, cozy throws, nutcrackers,
0:21.8	Waipair, Waipair, Wayfair.
0:22.8	When it comes to hosting, Wayfair's got me covered there, too. I got a brand new dining table set that fits the whole family, sheets and towels for extra guests, and even the cutest holiday bed sheets for the kiddos. All thanks to Wayfair. And the best part, I got it all shipped fast and free. It's a Wayfair holiday miracle, y'all. I'm not saying there's a champion of Christmas or anything, but if there was, it'd be the lady with the year-round Christmas village who shops at Wayfair. That would be me. For everything festive and just your style, all delivered with fast and free shipping, visit Wayfair.com or download the Wayfair app to totally win
0:55.3	this season. But again, it's not a competition. Wayfair, every style, every home.
1:00.6	On this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, we discuss Narcissist holiday expectations,
1:07.7	holiday strategies, and coping without your children.
1:35.0	Welcome to Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, everyone.
1:38.0	I am Brandon Chadwick. And with me today, we have Gene.
1:41.2	How are you?
1:42.9	Good, Brandon.
1:43.9	How are you? Merry Christmas. Oh, Merry Christmas to you.
1:49.1	It's not Christmas yet, but we're doing a holiday episode. We try to do an episode like this every
1:56.2	single year. And this year, the bulk of what we're going to talk about, we're going to talk about a lot
2:02.7	of things that have to do with the holidays, abusers, narcissists in general. But with you this
2:09.6	year, you are going to be childless for your first time as your child is going to your ex-partners. And so there's a lot of
2:24.8	different feelings that are going to be stirred up here of what you're going to be dealing with,
2:29.7	you know, fear, anxiety, stress, loneliness, sadness.
2:35.8	Happiness might not be a word for you during this time,
2:39.3	which is supposed to be a happy season.
2:43.1	So with that being said,
2:46.7	what are the biggest things that are going to be happening for you
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