It's the final chapter of the Narc Playbook! This week we talk discard: what is it? when does it happen? what does it look like?

Mentioned in the episode:

"Manipulated" by H.G. Tudor

Encouragement Corner:

"I always thought there was something romantic about fighting for someone. About winning them back. Eventual happiness. But as I sit here with stones in my chest where hope used to lie, I have come to the realization that there is nothing lovely about having to continuously convince someone to love you." -S.L.

Song of the Week:
"Last Strike" by Polo G

Want to learn more? Read Heather's Story filled with information and experiences of narcissism:

"A Thousand Paper Cuts: A Therapist, Her Narcissist, His Trap"

"There are two sides to every story" "It takes two to tango" "Nothing is ever black and white"

These common colloquialisms are . . . well . . . common. But do they apply to abuse? ARE there actually two sides? Is a situation ever black and white?

We're going to emphatically say NO. What effect does it have on victims when they are told there are two sides to every story? How can we tell who is the victim and who is the narcissist? Listen in as Heather and Antwan share their thoughts about believing victims, sparked by a real world situation in which someone responded to Heather's book with "there are two sides to every story."

Encouragement Corner:

"The truth is simple until you try to explain it." -unknown

Song of the Week:

"Middle Fingers" by MISSIO

Want to learn more? Read Heather's Story filled with information and experiences of narcissism:

"A Thousand Paper Cuts: A Therapist, Her Narcissist, His Trap"

Ready for another chapter of the Narc Playbook? This week we reflect on many of the strategies they use to Devalue their victims. From gaslighting to physical threats, body language to lies, we're sharing their playbook so others can be better armed to defend themselves against these gross and abusive tactics.

Encouragement Corner:

"The sheep will spend its entire life fearing the wolf, only to be eaten by the shepherd." (African Proverb)

Song of the Week:
"To Be a Man (Mega Remix)" by Dax

References:

Confusion to Clarity by Helena Knowlton

"Learn to Recognize 26 Covert Abuse Tactics" by Helena Knowlton

Gaslight the movie

Want to learn more? Read Heather's Story filled with information and experiences of narcissism:

"A Thousand Paper Cuts: A Therapist, Her Narcissist, His Trap"