Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

Kara & The Controlling Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse


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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kara shares her harrowing journey of abuse and trauma, starting from childhood sexual and religious abuse religious abuse in a fundamentalist home. She detailed her marriage to an abusive partner, his control over her life, and her eventual escape. Kara describes her struggles with PTSD, depersonalization, and dissociation, and her healing process through therapy, exercise, and writing.


It's a story of religious beliefs, control, gaslighting, put downs, dehumanization, intimidation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, animal abuse, breaking free, CPTSD, mental health, dissociation, chronic guilt, cognitive dissonance, suicidal ideation, and self-advocacy.


*** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, animal abuse, and suicidal ideation. ***


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