“You can never go back.” That’s what Meredith Miller said—and once you’ve seen narcissism for what it is, you know exactly what she meant. In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn shares her personal journey of awakening: from recognizing narcissism in her marriage, to uncovering it in her family of origin, to seeing its fingerprints in corporate culture, organized religion, and even national identity.

We explore:

• How narcissistic abuse hides in plain sight—relational, polished, and perfectly disguised
• The moment you realize your family role (like scapegoat) was never about you—it was about control
• Why corporate systems reward narcissistic traits and mirror abuse dynamics
• How leaving the church or a country can feel eerily similar to leaving an abusive partner
• What it means to see the world through the lens of narcissism—and why you can’t unsee it once you do

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like the veil has been lifted. If you’ve started questioning everything—motives, systems, even your own instincts—you’re not alone. This isn’t cynicism. It’s clarity. And it’s the beginning of something real.

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