Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

When You've Been Driven Mad and Snap: The Power of Reactive Abuse

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Has someone driven you to the breaking point? When you just lose it and snap? 

This week, Rossana Faye joins me to discuss the destructive power of reactive abuse. Victims often feel terribly guilty afterward, yet they’ve been deliberately provoked into reacting.

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• The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resources
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., an author and educator, helps listeners decode toxic dynamics, recognize manipulation, and rebuild self-trust.

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