CW: This episode contains descriptions of DV, SA, suicide, and attempted murder.
The cycle of abuse involves four stages: tension building, an explosive incident of abuse, a reconciliation or honeymoon phase, and a calm period. It's a pattern that repeats, making it difficult for victims to leave due to intermittent periods of calm and promises of change. Re ... Show More
Aug 18
My Husband Died 4 Days After Our Wedding
#foryou #podcast https://jaspr.co CODE INSANE for $300 offJust days after her wedding, while pregnant with their first child, her husband suddenly passed away. In her 20s and newly widowed, she was forced to face the unthinkable—grieving the love of her life while preparing to br ... Show More
2h 34m
Aug 10
Raised by a Serial Child Rapist
https://jaspr.co CODE INSANE for $300 offKelsey grew up with a father who abused her, her sister—and other children. For years, she was silent. Eventually, she found a way out at 13 years old but is still processing the violence a decade later.Kelsey's Links:Kelsey's website: htt ... Show More
2h 44m
Dec 2023
Vida & The Psychologically Abusive Narcissist - Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode, Vita explores her journey to recovery from narcissistic abuse, the haunting experiences of intergenerational trauma, coercive control, and the legal battles she fought with her abuser.Vita's gripping narrative will draw you in as she describes the crushing guilt ... Show More
2 h
Jan 2024
Cara & The Threat Making Abuser - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse
Cara broke up with her abuser after seeing too many red flags. However, during a period of loneliness, Cara's abuser was able to finagle his way back into her life, only to wreak havoc once inside.It's a story of abuse cycles, physical abuse, suicide threats, trauma bonds, interg ... Show More
1h 10m
Dec 2023
Trish & The Abusive Ridiculing Narcissist - Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse
Trish thought she and her soon-to-be husband were on the same page. However, once they got married and had a child, the abuse took hold for good. And when Trish's child left for college, all gloves were off.It's a story of intimidation, stalking, post-separation-abuse, putdowns, ... Show More
42m 27s
Sep 2023
Serenity & Healing From The Cycles of Narcissistic Abuse - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Emotional Abuse
Serenity was 20 years old when she met her abuser. He was 34 years old and a millionaire. Over the course of their 12 year relationship, Serenity endured physical violence, sexual coercion, financial manipulation, putdowns, isolation, and gaslighting. The damaging impact of this ... Show More
1h 18m
May 2023
Elly & The Intimidating Abusive Addict - Domestic Violence, Narcissist Abuse, Generational Trauma
Elly had a string of toxic relationships before she was swept off her feet by someone who portrayed themselves as the exact opposite of every one of them. The relationship moved quickly. Within three weeks of moving away from all her support systems, Elly became pregnant and marr ... Show More
1h 54m
Jul 2024
Ant & The Cheating Physically Abusive Narcissist | Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Ant shares her story of dating a cheating physical abuser. Ant was loved bombed on their first date and was trauma-bonded pretty quickly. As the relationship unfolded, Ant began to uncover infidelity and drug use. At first, Ant let these ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2023
Is it Reactive Abuse or Reactive Defense? - Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A
Brandon discusses Reactive Defense & the Reactive Defense Response, why it's significant, and how it's manipulated by abusers to shift blame onto their victims. You'll learn how these tactics are used to frame the abuser as the innocent party, manipulate victims into feeling guil ... Show More
40m 55s
Mar 2024
Emma & The Scary Abusive Relationships | Domestic Narcissistic Abuse
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Emma chronicles her triumph over childhood trauma and a series of scary abusive relationships. Emma's story begins with an upbringing fraught with abuse, low self-worth, and suicidal ideation. As Emma grows older, her life takes a turn in ... Show More
1h 32m
Oct 2023
Veronica & The Jealous Controlling Abuser: Rising Above Coercive Control, Narcissist Abuse, & Domestic Violence
Veronica shares her tumultuous journey of surviving a coercive relationship that began in her teens and extended into her college years. From the first blush of teenage love to the terrifying descent into verbal abuse and sexual coercion, Veronica's story is an eye-opening accoun ... Show More
1h 23m