Covert Narcissism: Breaking the Trauma Bond 

In this episode of Through the Trauma Podcast, host Amber Larkins speaks with author Martina Grupo about her experiences with covert narcissism, emotional abuse, and the journey of healing. They discuss the complexities of narcissistic relationships, the importance of recognizing red flags, and the impact of emotional abuse on self-esteem. Martina shares her personal story, insights on empathy, and the significance of setting boundaries. The conversation emphasizes the power of storytelling in healing and the importance of acknowledging one's experiences to move forward. Takeaways Narcissism is a growing concern in our culture. Covert narcissism is often secretive and shameful for victims. Recognizing red flags is crucial in relationships. Emotional abuse can be as damaging as physical abuse. Healing from narcissistic relationships takes time and effort. Empathy can lead to people-pleasing behaviors that are harmful. Childhood trauma often contributes to narcissistic behavior. Narcissists often lack true empathy and connection. Storytelling can empower others who have experienced trauma. Setting boundaries is essential for self-care. To Learn More about Martina Gruppo https://martinagruppo.substack.com/  To Learn More about Amber Larkins Listen to Other Episodes of Through The Trauma Podcast  On APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-trauma-podcast/id1673698956 ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mjPVR2JXTCJdE46dBvLKT?si=FHX9WJUbSdyhsKpIp66lNA ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@amberlarkinsempowerography?si=Q98M0qLPiE9zRA_w Follow us on Social Media Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/empowerographyfiles/  https://www.instagram.com/the_amber_larkins/  Facebook Fitography Files Business Page  Https://www.facebook.com/fitographyfiles/ Personal Page  https://www.facebook.com/amber.larkins.39/  YouTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@amberlarkinsempowerography  LINKED IN  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-larkins-43529986/ Twitter  https://twitter.com/Fitographyfiles TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@empowerography  Learn To Build Impactful Content Join Our Free Facebook Group  Empowering Content with a Purpose https://www.facebook.com/groups/663655081742018  Want to further your impact through content?  Get your free Content Strategy Session - BOOK HERE https://calendly.com/launchyourlegacy/content-consultation  Keywords narcissism, emotional abuse, covert narcissist, healing, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, empathy, boundaries, personal stories, lovebombing, projection, gaslighting, word salad, brainwashing, mirroring, manipulation, discard, flying monkeys, victim mentality, absolutes, greyrock, deflecting,