Why is it so hard to leave someone who keeps hurting you? In this clip from Soul Shaking Love, we unpack the emotional confusion of narcissistic relationships—how to spot grandiose vs. vulnerable narcissists, why the fantasy of who they could be keeps you stuck, and what deeper wounds might be playing out beneath the surface. 
 

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YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2C3HT5ponKg5R1rkzgQaCH57qAvjLtiT

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