Kara & The Controlling Abuser | Domestic Violence & Narcissistic Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Kara shares her harrowing journey of abuse and trauma, starting from childhood sexual and religious abuse religious abuse in a fundamentalist home. She detailed her marriage to an abusive partner, his control over her life, and her eventual escape. Kara describes her struggles with PTSD, depersonalization, and dissociation, and her healing process through therapy, exercise, and writing. It's a story of religious beliefs, control, gaslighting, put downs, dehumanization, intimidation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, animal abuse, breaking free, CPTSD, mental health, dissociation, chronic guilt, cognitive dissonance, suicidal ideation, and self-advocacy. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, animal abuse, and suicidal ideation. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please ⁠click here⁠ or send us an email at [email protected] PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | ⁠Click Here⁠ The Covert Narcissism Podcast | ⁠Click Here⁠ Something Was Wrong | ⁠Click Here⁠ When Dating Hurts Podcast | ⁠Click Here⁠ If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit ⁠www.domesticshelters.org⁠ to access this free resource. If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.). To reach them, ⁠click here. ⁠ Join our new Community Social Network at ⁠https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/⁠ Join our Instagram Channel at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse⁠ Join our Youtube Channel at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA⁠ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.