As Angelica begins to tell the story of her ten year long toxic and abusive relationship, we knew it would be important to preface that story with education about what narcissism is. Before we can understand her survival, we have to understand the textbook of the predator. Narcissism isn't just vanity; it’s a dangerous personality disorder that leaves its victims with scars from psychological, physical and emotional abuse. Do you know a narcissist?

Trigger Warnings:

sexual, emotional abuse

Resources:

https://www.charliehealth.com/mental-health/personality-disorders/signs-youre-healing-from-narcissistic-abuse#:~:text=If%20you%20or%20a%20loved,trauma%2C%20codependency%2C%20and%20more.

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://nyccounseling.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-resources/

The podcast episode we reference in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I2gLTPtqvNxQKOaEJKEqQ

Dr. Ramani's stuff:https://doctor-ramani.com/