Have you ever found yourself walking on eggshells, second-guessing your every move — and wondering when your relationship became a psychological minefield?
You’re not imagining it. This is what control looks like in a narcissistic relationship — and in this episode of Real Talk: Divorce, Life & Everything In-Between, we’re pulling back the curtain on the tactics that trap you.

Join Lorene and Richard as they dive into the twisted web of narcissistic control and emotional abuse. Together, we’ll name the games narcissists play to keep you off-balance, small, and dependent — so you can finally spot them, stop them, and heal from them.

In this episode, we unpack:

• 🔥 Love bombing — how they sweep you off your feet and gather ammo from day one.
• 🧠 Gaslighting — when your reality is constantly questioned, and you begin to doubt your own sanity.
• 🎭 Smear campaigns — how they quietly dismantle your reputation while playing the victim.
• 🪤 Trauma bonding & future faking — the promises, the chaos, the emotional rollercoaster that keeps you stuck.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Triangulation — how they use others to manipulate and isolate you.
• 💔 Control through guilt, shame, and fear — and why it works so damn well.

If you’ve ever thought, “Is it me? Am I the problem?” — this episode is for you. We’re here to remind you:
👉 You’re not too sensitive.
👉 You’re not overthinking.
👉 You’ve been conditioned to doubt yourself.

And now? You get to take your power back.

🎧 Tune in for unfiltered conversation, lived experience, and expert insight — to help you reclaim your voice, your sanity, and your life.

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