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Why Narcissists Follow You When You Move Away—And How to Create Distance That Actually Works

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My narcissistic brother is relocating to town after I moved away to escape him—why is he doing this? 

In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why narcissists will often close the gap when there’s physical distance. How do you gain psychological distance when you can't move away? She also offers helpful strategies for creating boundaries when distance fails. 

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