How do you recognize when intimacy has shifted from connection to control?

If you've ever felt that your partner's actions didn't align with their words or found yourself using sex to end a fight, this discussion with Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde will resonate deeply for you.

In this episode you will:

• Gain clarity on how sex can be misused as a tool for control and manipulation, trapping you further into narcissistic cycles
• Learn how patriarchal narratives might shape your view of intimacy and self-worth and how to reclaim your genuine sexual power
• Discover the steps to grieve and heal from the traumatic mindf*ck of realizing your relationship was built on deceit

Tune in now to uncover the tools and insights you need to break free from manipulation and reclaim your power.

MENTIONED:

• Ep. 47: Was Any Of It Real? Signs You've Been Deceived In A Narcissistic Relationship & How To Finally Understand The Heartbreak With Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/277854
• Ep. 48: How Narcissists Use Sex As Manipulation & Control In Toxic Relationships With Hilary Buckwalter-Wilde (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/27854a
• Hilary’s website: indwellingduluth.com
• HIlary’s Instagram: @‌sacredcounsel.duluth

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

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• Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
• Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
• Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
• Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

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In this podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.