EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 24 MIN
Smear Campaigns | Isolation, Narrative Control, and Abuse
from Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse · host Abuse Survivor Network
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks about smear campaigns as a form of isolation, narrative control, and abuse. He explains how smear campaigns often begin long before a survivor leaves, while a false story is quietly being built around them. Brandon breaks down why abusive people do this, how they shape the opinions of friends, family, schools, and other systems, and why it can feel so destabilizing when your reality is being rewritten in front of other people. He also shares a few ways survivors can protect themselves, document patterns, and focus their energy where it matters most. Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at [email protected] Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks about smear campaigns as a form of isolation, narrative control, and abuse. He explains how smear campaigns often begin long before a survivor leaves, while a false story is quietly being built around them. Brandon breaks down why abusive people do this, how they shape the opinions of friends, family, schools, and other systems, and why it can feel so destabilizing when your reality is being rewritten in front of other people. He also shares a few ways survivors can protect themselves, document patterns, and focus their energy where it matters most.
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