Ep. 3 On Relationships: Narcissism, Abuse, Trauma, and Unhealthy Cycles

In this episode, I answer the following questions:  “How do I know if I’m being abused? My husband of 31 years is cold and emotionally disconnected and blames me for everything. I may be discarded by a covert narcissist. What is the best thing to do? How do I leave someone who hates me but will not let me free?”“My previous relationship was traumatic, abusive and left me doubting that I won’t ever trust again. And as a result, I constantly look for red flags in my new relationship, but I’ve yet to see any red flags from her. How can I fully relax and just enjoy the relationship without being paranoid that she will cause me pain?”“How do you navigate the world of dating when the very things that attract someone to you inevitably become the same things that overwhelm them and cause the relationship to end. Do I dim my light? Do I ease their insecurities? It feels like an endless cycle of failure.”