✭✭✭✭ 4.25 Defining Covert (Vulnerable) Narcissists
This episode explores the concept of covert narcissism, a less recognized but equally damaging form of narcissistic personality disorder. It delves into the characteristics of vulnerable narcissists, the signs of being in a relationship with one, and the psychological impact on their victims. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing subtle manipulation tactics and trusting one’s bodily responses to potentially toxic relationships. While not diagnostic, this information can help individuals better understand their experiences and seek appropriate support in trauma recovery.
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Bite Sized | The Stigma of Covert Abuse [Beware the Nice Guy]
Ready to rethink how you think about your trauma life? Because this is just the bite-sized summary of a much longer issue. Check the Podcast to listen to this mini-serving. Then check patreon.com/traumatizedmotherfuckers to get the hour-long version of the FULL...
Stigma of Covert Abuse
Looking a bit long for the casual read? Yeah, this is the transcript to a whole podcast… and I’m thorough. Luckily, this full episode is available wherever you podcast! Be sure to check it out, and take a dive into the 100 free trauma recovery episodes...
4.24 Bite Sized | Stigmatizing Covert Abuse
Back with a quick, consumable rundown of the full episode on Abuse Stigma. For the complete recording… uh… click again. You’ve probably realized, abuse is a dirty topic not to happily discussed in the public sphere. Victims are blamed. Cases are dismissed....
✭✭ 4.23 Stigmatizing Covert Abuse [AKA Beware the Nice Guy]
You’ve probably realized, abuse is a dirty topic not to happily discussed in the public sphere. Victims are blamed. Cases are dismissed. And perpetrators are enabled. But what’s the point of our ignorance towards domestic abuse? Is there a reason why we...
4.22 Guest | Monica, on Acknowledging and Overcoming Parental Abuse
Taking advantage of an amazing MF who shared her story with me last week. Today, Monica proves her Motherfuckerdom by sharing her tales of growing up with two unhealthy parents, what she’s learned since separating herself, and moving forward in her (is this...
Coping with Covert Abuse and Black Sheep Syndrome
Looking a bit long for the casual read? Yeah, this is the transcript to a whole podcast… and I’m thorough. Luckily, this full episode is available wherever you podcast! Be sure to check it out, and take a dive into the 100 free trauma recovery episodes...
✭ 4.21 Coping Strategies for Covert Abuse and Black Sheep Syndrome
So that last episode was an unexpected doozy, huh? (Still mortified.) Well, I’m back in Illinois and ready to clear the air with some actual LESSONS from this mess. In the past two weeks, here’s where I’ve been, what I’ve realized, and what my...
Wholesale Failure
You know, I actually talk up punk on the show for a reason besides my own lifelong interest. I think it can be a tool. Hear me out. It’s not a coincidence that so many punks are CPTSD roadies. Punk is full of connective lyrics about hard times. It features a mix...
The neuroscience of changing core beliefs and behaviors
Today I’m talking about two things, inspired by the AMAs from March. You’ll notice that they’re seemingly separate issues… but, actually, they’re built on the same neurological problem… with a similar new-connection-forming remedy....
“Favorite Person” in BPD
People with BPD often experience intense attachment to a single person: they determine our mood, our identity, and our self-worth. They are called our Favourite Person. I remember my first favorite person. She played the part of Dorothy, in a local Little Theatre...
✭ 4.20 [TW] Personal | Covert Abuse and the Utility of Self-Harm
TRIGGER WARNING: emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. Childhood abuse can come with a lot of overt violence and aggression… or it might be more subtle than that. Years after tackling the obvious trauma, it might be a bit crisis inducing to realize...