I got Married After 11 Weeks of Dating

After 11 weeks, I got married - to a narcissist. I didn't recognize the signs: I was his third wife, younger than him, and he isolated me from family and friends. Marrying him was an impulsive choice accelerated by trauma bonds left unhealed. As I dive into this episode, I ponder what led me to marry him and why I keep repeating the same choices.    Key Takeaways:  [4:37] Starting to date Graham and alcohol in our relationship [7:01] Working at a summer camp and immersing myself in the faith  [8:49] Meeting Eric, my first husband  [11:02] Getting married after 11 weeks  [12:51] Regretting getting married so quick and breaking up with my ex [14:46] Eric wanted me to quit coaching and clean the house [15:47] Going on a trip to Israel where Eric tagged along  [17:47] Starting a youth group and working at the summer camp  [20:01] I was Eric's third wife and younger than him  [21:54] I stopped talking to my friends from Concord  [24:07] I repeat patterns again and again  [27:12] Becoming a really good coach [29:29] I hate the term adulting and not feeling like one  [31:06] There are two sides to me  [32:17] Eric made me thrown out my love letters, but not his own  [33:11] I worry about boring people    Resources The Body Keeps the Score    Connect with Barb: Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation