An intimate look at my story and the trauma bonding that has kept me tethered to my covert narcissist ex-husband for the past nine months since he suddenly discarded me. Perhaps my experience and insight can give validation and hope to those experiencing a similar struggle and also serve to educate their friends and family about the need to support those who have been trauma bonded to abusive, brainwashing conditioning at the hands of a narcissist or sociopath who may or may not understand the cycle of their own dysfunction.