This is part two of a three-part story.

Julia is an Argentinian woman. As a child, she dreamt of coming to the US to further her education and experience all she had seen on TV and read in books.

Her path was to become a hard-working au pair as a way to financially make ends meet.

She also loved children of all ages. For a while, everything fell into place.

She tried dating sites and met American men. One stood out as a man she could imagine marrying one day. He took his time before he showed his true self. That's when his control tactics kicked in and everything went horribly wrong.

You will see how easily we can become duped by a narcissist — no matter where in the world we come from. They are practiced individuals who take their time to get to know us before they strike.

Julia's story takes three episodes to tell properly. It's a powerful narrative to share with high school and college students.

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