In this week's episode, we look at the trauma bond and how to finally break free and live your best life.  Research and references from the following sites: https://abusewarrior.com/toxic-relationships/narcissistic-abuse/signs-of-trauma-bonding/#Can_you_relate_to_any_of_these_39_signs_of_trauma_bonding https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a36788688/what-is-trauma-bonding/ https://www.verywellmind.com/trauma-bonding-5207136#toc-impact-of-trauma-bonding https://psychcentral.com/blog/recovering-narcissist/2019/03/narcissists-use-trauma-bonding-and-intermittent-reinforcement-to-get-you-addicted-to-them-why-abuse-survivors-stay https://amfmtreatment.com/trauma-bonding-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-do-it/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201905/trauma-bonding-codependency-and-narcissistic-abuse%3Famp https://broxtowewomensproject.org.uk/trauma-bonding/ If you are in need of help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

In this week's episode, I cover some of the hows and whys narcissists ruin holidays and special events.  Links from this week's episode can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/202112/holidays-narcissist-5-things-you-should-not-do https://psychcentral.com/pro/recovery-expert/2018/12/when-the-narcissist-in-your-life-ruins-the-holidays#1 https://fairytaleshadows.com/how-narcissists-ruin-holidays-its-not-your-imagination/ https://www.divorcemag.com/articles/why-do-narcissists-always-ruin-the-holidays-here-are-5-reasons If you are in need of help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

Part two of my update episode. **TRIGGER WARNING** I discuss sexual abuse in the beginning of this episode. The content ends around the 14:30 mark if you wish to listen to the rest of it. I also discuss the discard and what I've learned from this experience.  If you would like more information on the signs of a final discard, check out the article listed here: https://thenarcissisticlife.com/narcissist-discard/ If you are in need of help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

I give a quick update on my life and what I've been doing over the last year as well as a detailed account of my second narcissist, "Devil #2." He demonstrated many tactics such as manipulation, guilt-tripping, blame-shifting, playing the victim card, one-upping, dishonesty, and sexual abuse.  If you are in need of help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

In this episode I go over other abuse tactics not previously discussed, such as love bombing, word salad, and destructive conditioning.   If you are isolating with your abuser and need help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast Twitter: @podcast_rising Facebook: @phoenixrisingpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

I discuss strategies for coping with, and possibly leaving, all narcissistic dynamics: family, church, work, friends, and romantic relationships. Links for articles can be found on social media.   If you are isolating with your abuser and need help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast Twitter: @podcast_rising Facebook: @phoenixrisingpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

In episode 10, I go over my favorite ways to show yourself love, care, and compassion on your healing journey from narcissistic abuse. If you are isolating with your abuser and need help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast Twitter: @podcast_rising Facebook: @phoenixrisingpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

Today we cover projection, one of the narcissist's most revealing tactics.   If you are isolating with your abuser and need help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast Twitter: @podcast_rising Facebook: @phoenixrisingpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

I discuss the many forms of gaslighting in all relationships, their detrimental effect on the self, and how to combat this insidious form of abuse.  If you are isolating with your abuser and need help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast Twitter: @podcast_rising Facebook: @phoenixrisingpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support

This episode is all about the amazing five speakers I listened to from the WNAAD Telesummit.  For more information on the guest speakers, please visit my social media pages! If you are isolating with your abuser and need help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto http://thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please share your stories with me if you'd like to be featured on an episode! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thephoenixrisingpodcast Twitter: @podcast_rising Facebook: @phoenixrisingpod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phoenixrising/support