Narcissistic supply isn’t just about attention—it’s about control. In this episode of the Moving Forward with Hope – Narcissistic Abuse Recovery podcast, we explore seven covert tactics narcissists use to extract emotional energy from others, often without detection. These behaviors are designed to wear you down, gain your trust, and ultimately keep you in a cycle of confusion and dependence.

We examine:

• Love-bombing and false vulnerability—how narcissists win you over with charm and exaggerated praise
• Gaslighting—the slow erosion of your reality through denial, distortion, and manipulation
• Boundary testing and overriding—why “no” is never respected and how your limits are systematically dismantled
• Discrediting and devaluing—how your goals, dreams, and voice are minimized to keep you small
• Isolation—the strategic removal of your support system through subtle sabotage and defamation
• Answering for you—how narcissists hijack your voice and control your narrative
• Listening for weakness—why your vulnerabilities are stored and later weaponized against you

These tactics aren’t random—they’re calculated. And they’re all designed to keep the narcissist in control while you’re left questioning your worth, your memory, and your instincts.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt emotionally drained, silenced, or like they’re constantly walking on eggshells. If you’ve sensed something was off but couldn’t name it, this conversation will help bring clarity to the chaos.
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