Julia Jasunas: It Wasn’t Love. It Was Narcissism

Julia Jasunas thought she was in love—until she realized she was losing her sense of self inside the relationship. In this episode, Alicia and Julia get into what narcissistic dynamics actually look like from the inside while you’re still in them. They cover gaslighting, love bombing and devaluation, and the “echoist” pattern of slowly disappearing to keep the peace. Julia shares the moments that made her question her reality—and what finally pushed her to go no-contact.This episode is for anyone who’s ever stayed longer than they meant to and wondered why it was so hard to leave.