Misadventures with the Narcissist
by R G
If you have a narcissist in your life or have been the victim of narcissistic abuse, you will find my misadventures very relatable. In this podcast, I share my experiences with being in a relationship - dating, marrying, divorcing and co-parenting - with a narcissist. Some of these stories might be sad, some might be hopeful - but it is my goal to share this so other women (and men) who have been the victim of narcissistic abuse feel less alone and like there is someone out there who understands exactly what they are going through.
Episodes
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68. MAJOR UPDATE and There's no "winning" against a Narcissist
It's been MONTHS since I've done an update. Here's what's happened with the narcissist since the last episode.
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67. Long overdue update: The narcissist and I are going to court. AGAIN!
In this episode, I'm sharing some long overdue updates and tell you the story of why the narcissist and I are back in court. AGAIN!
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66. My message to the narcissist's new "supply" (or How could she not see these 3 red flags?)
In this episode, I share what I want to tell the narcissist's new supply and three major flags that she should look out for.
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65. I had to file a "motion for contempt" because the narcissist did THIS!
In this episode, I share why I had to file a motion for contempt in my divorce case with the narcissist. Make sure to stay ALL the way through the end because I ended the episode and then had some new info to add, so listen all the way through the end.
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64. "Mom, you're irrelevant..."
In this episode, I share my reaction to being told that I'm "irrelevant"...
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63. Three things I realized - and what I need to change!
In this episode I share three things I realized about my narcissistic abuse healing journey.
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62. The biggest crossroads yet. Sigh...
In this episode I share some recent developments and how I'm feeling about finding myself at a crossroads. The narcissistic abuse healing journey continues!
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61. Grief and "I never had that..."
In this episode I share my recent experience with grief and the idea of "I never had that"...
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60. The day the narcissist died
In this episode, I share a very bizarre, powerful and healing experience that I had during an "intuitive healing session" with a friend of mine.
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59. I went to court against the narcissist without a lawyer!
Here's what happened when I went to court against the narcissist without a lawyer!
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58. How do my kids feel about narcissistic abuse?
In this episode, I share with you my thoughts on how my kids have been dealing with the concept of narcissistic abuse.
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57. You won't believe what happened with the Court... and a quick update
In this episode, you won't believe what happened with our court date and why it got postponed! And you'll get to hear a quick update on what's been going on.
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56. I was SO WRONG about the narcissist...
In this episode, I want to share with you this one thing that I got wrong about the narcissist.
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55. I told the narcissist the ONE THING you should never tell a narcissist...
In this episode, I want to share the story of how I told the narcissist the ONE THING you're never supposed to tell a narcissist.
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54. An open letter to my listeners
In this episode, I want to thank all my listeners for being here and for allowing me to share my story and to be seen and validated.
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53. Is this normal? (Part 2 - Wife edition)
In this episode, I want to share some scenarios for me that were "normal" and part of my daily life with the narcissist. But are they really "normal" or was I not in touch with reality? To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This...
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52. Is this normal? (Part 1 - Kids edition)
In this episode, I want to share some scenarios for me that were "normal" and part of my daily life with the narcissist. But are they really "normal" or was I not in touch with reality? To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This...
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51. "He's just an asshole who doesn't deserve your attention"
In this episode, I talk about feeling understood and seen by others on your healing journey from narcissistic abuse, as well as a book that I've been reading lately called Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find and Keep Love" which you can purchase here...
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50. This is the HARDEST thing about divorce from a narcissist...
In this episode, I talk about what has been, for me, the hardest thing about being married to - and getting divorced from - a narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/
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49. Co-parenting with the narcissist - OH MY!
In this episode, I share about my experience with co-parenting with the narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/
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48. Ten "interesting" things I noticed about the narcissist
In this episode, I share ten things/traits/characteristics that I noticed about the narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/
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47. The narcissist and my career
In this episode, I share my perspective of the narcissist's relationship with my work and career To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/
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46. The narcissist and his career
In this episode, I share my perspective of the narcissist's relationship with his work and career To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/
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45. This is what happens with the narcissist when I try to stand up for myself...
In this episode, I share what happens when I try to stand up for myself with a narcissist... To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day...
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44. How I REALLY felt being married to a narcissist
In this episode, I share how I really felt while being married to a narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to...
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43. The narcissist and our "friends"
In this episode, I share how the narcissist interacted with my female friends and his female friends, and how he convinced me that his behavior was ok and totally normal. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is…
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42. The narcissist has NEW SUPPLY and what that means for me...
The narcissist has new supply! Listen to this episode to learn how this is affecting me and what this all means! To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS…
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41. Have I healed from narcissistic abuse?
In this episode, I share some insight into my healing from narcissistic abuse journey and where I am at now. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to…
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40. I went to marriage counseling with the narcissist!
The narcissist and I went to marriage counseling and it was HELL! In this episode I share some of the things he said and how it all played out. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this...
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39. Quick update since the narcissist announced he is taking me to court!
OMG, the narcissists is a rollercoaster. After he announced that he is taking me to court, he's now changed his mind and wants to do THIS instead. Listen to today's episode to find out more. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This...
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38. The narcissist is taking me to court!
The narcissist wants to take me to court, wants joint custody of our children from 900 miles away, doesn't want to pay his share of child support and says that he is not in agreement with any of the mediation plans that we had agreed on over the summer. Oh my! Is anyone surprised by this? In this...
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37. Ten "rules to live by" that don't apply to narcissists
This week I am exploring 10 (plus a bonus one) rules of life that may apply when you are in a relationship with someone that is not a narcissist, but they sure don't apply when you are with a narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/...
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36. Am I "stuck" in my healing if I keep telling my story of narcissistic abuse on this podcast?
This week I am sharing my thoughts on a podcast episode from Caroline Strawson's show, "The Narcissistic Trauma Recovery Podcast" - Why keeping telling your narcissistic abuse story keeps you stuck...
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35. The narcissist "apologized!" Plus, a quick life update...
The narcissist apologized, but I'm not sure how I feel about it. Check out this week's episode to hear my thoughts on an "apology" from the narcissist. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com -...
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34. How do I KNOW my ex-husband was a narcissist?
One question that I get almost always is "But how do you KNOW he is a narcissist? Was he formally diagnosed? Or is that your diagnosis of him?" Every time I get asked this question I feel like my experience is being invalidated, so I wanted to share about this in today's episode. To follow me on...
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33. I wish I could gift THIS ONE THING to every victim of narcissistic abuse (and a quick update since the narcissist moved)
In this episode, I share what's happened since the narcissist moved 900 miles away, how I'm doing and feeling, as well as a few things I realized over the last few months. To follow me on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is…
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32. I did something!
In this episode, I shared something that I did on Instagram last week. It took me a while to feel brave enough to do it, but if you want to see more follow my Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use...
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31. Vacations (from hell) with the narcissist
Narcissists love to ruin special occasions and our vacations were no exception. In this episode, I share details of some of our vacations and how I felt during each trip. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here...
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30. The narcissist is moving 900 miles away - and what he said SHOOK me!
The narcissist just dropped the bomb that he is moving 900 miles away for work - and he expects me to follow him! In this episode, I share what led to this news, how I really feel about it, how he feels about it and what this is triggering for me. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect...
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29. Cognitive dissonance and (lack of) emotional safety with the narcissist
In this episode, I share my experience with the concept of "emotional safety" and cognitive dissonance in my marriage to a narcissist. Many people who have been involved with a narcissist will tell you that the emotional safety they felt during their relationship was only an illusion. In truth,...
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28. "Safety" in a narcissistic relationship
In this episode, I share my experience with the concept of "safety" while being in a relationship with a narcissist. I talk about both my safety and my kids' safety and how this played out in my relationship and our parenting. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly…
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27. Ten ways that living with mold is like living with a narcissist
In this episode, I share my experience with how living in a house with mold (which has been causing a lot of my health symptoms) is similar to living with a narcissist (which has also been causing a lot of my health symptoms). To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly…
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26. Money and the narcissist (part 2) - Spending Money
In this episode I share the dynamics of how my narcissistic ex-husband spent our money and how he reacted when I spent money. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ ========== This episode is...
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25. Money and the narcissist (part 1) - Making Money
In this episode, I share the story of our financial responsibilities during my marriage to the narcissist. You'll hear about our jobs, careers, ways that we made money and our money story. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here...
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24. I spent Thanksgiving with the narcissist
I celebrated Thanksgiving at my ex-husband's house and here's what happened. To say that I left heartbroken, confused and in tears is an understatement. Today, I feel duped once again and I'm sharing that story in today's episode. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly,...
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23. The five love languages and the narcissist
In this episode I share my experience with the Five Love Languages and how they relate to being in a relationship with a narcissist. To follow my journey on Instagram or to connect with me directly, please click here https://www.instagram.com/misadventureswiththenarcissist/ And here's the…
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21. The REAL reason why I didn't leave - TRAUMA BONDING
After I recorded last week's episode, I realized that I left out a HUGE part of why I didn't leave. So in this episode, I'm sharing an article about trauma bonding, what it is and why it keeps people, including myself, in abusive relationships. If you want to read the article, here's a link:...
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20. Thirty reasons why I didn't leave my marriage to the narcissist
In this episode, I share more than 30 reasons why I stayed in my marriage for 12+ years and didn't leave. Some of them made sense at the time, some of them make no sense looking back, but these are some of the things I thought about at the time. ========== Here's the article I wrote that started…
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19. "I'll stay married to you if I can sleep with other women" and other things the narcissist said during our last six months of marriage
This is the story of the last six months of being married to the narcissist: what went down, how I felt, what he said, and how things finally ended. ========== This episode is sponsored by Audible.com - Use this link https://amzn.to/3qQULDS to get a FREE 30-day trial to Audible.com where you can...
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18. Here's what I realized about the narcissistic abuse recovery journey...
There are a lot of things that I realized since recording the last episode. In today's episode, I share what those things are, as well as where this podcast about narcissistic abuse and recovery is heading. Thanks so much for being here and for witnessing my story. ========== Here's the article I...
About this show
If you have a narcissist in your life or have been the victim of narcissistic abuse, you will find my misadventures very relatable. In this podcast, I share my experiences with being in a relationship - dating, marrying, divorcing and co-parenting - with a narcissist. Some of these stories might be sad, some might be hopeful - but it is my goal to share this so other women (and men) who have been the victim of narcissistic abuse feel less alone and like there is someone out there who understands exactly what they are going through.
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R G