Love bombing is a common abuse tactic used by narcissists and sociopaths to manipulate situations to their advantage. It is the key gaslighting tactic in the Idealization phase of abuse, preceding the far more obvious Devaluation and Discarding stages. Amanda Montell innocently texted her friend’s older brother in Hollywood while she was in high school. What followed was a calculated and abusive relationship.
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Amanda Montell is a writer, linguist, and author of the critically acclaimed books.
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism and Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language. Her writing has appeared in publications like Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and others. She is also the creator and co-host of the podcast Sounds Like A Cult. Find her on Instagram @amanda_montell.
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