Surviving Kidnapping and Escaping the Clutches of a Narcissistic Sociopath, Part 1 with Kristi Christensen

Send us a textImagine being abducted at the tender age of two, only to be thrust into an intense six-year escape with your father and brother. This was the reality for our guest, Kristi Christensen, who unveils her chilling tale of life on the run, including survival in the remote Ozark Mountains. She provides an intimate glimpse into the manipulative tactics employed by her mother - a diagnosed sociopath  and narcissist- and how her father became her unwavering protector amidst the chaos.As we delve deeper into her life, Kristi courageously shares her experiences with abuse and the terror she endured at the hands of her mother. The resilience she demonstrates in breaking free from her mother's clutches is both moving and inspirational. She opens up about struggling with complex PTSD and how her challenging childhood shaped her future. Listening to Kristi's journey not only paints a vivid picture of her past but also offers a beacon of hope for others who have endured similar hardships. This episode is a testament to the indomitable spirit of survival and resilience that resides within us all. Tune in to be inspired and moved by Part 1 of Kristi's extraordinary journey from victim to survivor.Kristi and I would love to hear your thoughts!  If you'd like to support the podcast, please follow/subscribe to be alerted to upcoming episodes and also, leave a review.Wishing you lots of love on your own hero’s journey,xoxo, Karen Thanks so much for listening!  Please share this episode with your loved ones and spread the love to bless others!_________________________________Connect with Karen HallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.o.hallFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5698127870230117Instagram: @theherowithinpodcastWebsite:  https://KarenHallCoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karenhall8873Podcast: The Hero Within PodcastConnect with Kristi ChristensenKristi states, "I was born to an empath and a narcissist/sociopath, and my mother tried to kill my dad and he had my mom committed.  They both lost custody and I lived in a foster home for a year.  Then my mother won custody and was going to move to Japan so my dad kidnapped me and my brother for 6 years.  The FBI found us in the Ozarks in 1995 in a survivalist situation and returned us to our mother. Eight years later, the cops removed me from the home when my mom attacked me viciously and I was homeless for a year.  I married and divorced 4 times from age 18-24 and the last marriage was super abusive.  He is a super rich rancher in a small town in Utah."  She  divorced and is in the middle of legal battles for custody of her 2 children. Books Kristi discusses in the podcast: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizComplex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete WalkerAttached by Amir LevineScream-Free Parenting by Hal RunkelThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkInstagram: @fairybrowmother