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On this classic episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we talk with an abuse survivor named Vivian,

and Vivian was in an abusive relationship with a power-hungry narcissist.

It's a story of empathy, victim playing, stalking, and the calm before the storm.

Music Welcome to Narcissist Apocalypse, everyone. I am Brandon Chadwick. And today we are going to be

replaying an older episode from 2021 with a guest named Vivian. Last week, we had a therapist

come on the show, Jess C. And it's not the first time that we've had therapists come on

the show. And these stories from professionals who understand psychology and even abuse are key

reminders that anyone can be susceptible to getting caught up in the web of lies, manipulation, and

control that these abusers weave.

It's not just people who come from traumatic childhoods or have certain vulnerabilities.

The system of course of control that so many of these abusers deploy has the potential

to break down anyone's self-esteem, confidence, and red flag detectors.

So we feel like these stories are just so important to emphasize, they're extra important to

emphasize, because so often we meet survivors who just carry so much shame about what has happened to them.

And there's just this sense that they feel that they did something wrong, that they might

have brought it upon themselves, or that they were stupid for not seeing the red flags.

And you are not stupid.

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