The Slow Erosion of Your Standards | ADHD Scapegoat Podcast

Why do toxic relationships feel confusing instead of obviously abusive? Because manipulation rarely starts big—it starts small. In this episode of the ADHD Scapegoat Podcast, Angie and Jeremy break down how abusive, narcissistic, emotionally immature, and toxic people slowly erode your standards, boundaries, confidence, and sense of self over time.They explore what happens when you speak up and get blamed, ask questions and get punished, notice patterns and get gaslit, or set boundaries and face retaliation. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I too sensitive?” “Why do I keep doubting myself?” “Why does this relationship feel draining?” — this conversation will help you put language to what you’ve experienced.This episode is especially powerful for adults with ADHD, highly sensitive people, family scapegoat survivors, and anyone healing from emotionally abusive dynamics.In this episode:✅ How toxic people slowly normalize disrespect✅ Why gaslighting destroys self-trust✅ The difference between boundaries vs ultimatums✅ How smear campaigns create isolation✅ Why ADHD pattern recognition often sees abuse early✅ What healthy adult relationships actually look like✅ How to rebuild standards after emotional abuseIf you’re healing from narcissistic abuse, family scapegoating, emotional immaturity, or relationship trauma, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical insight.