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Jul 2024
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Rerelease: Ruby Sue & The Level-3 Escala...

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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Ruby Sue about her marriage to an escalating abuser. Ruby Sue's abuser changed at every escalating level, and at level-3, he became downright scary. It's a story of infidelity, zero accountability, stalking, and the loss of control. Plus they discuss, stepping into the role of being a strong woman, sexual coercion, trauma, denial, gaslighting, jealousy, rage, control, and paranoia.

*** CONTENT WARNING - Sexual Coercion is discussed in this episode. ***

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