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When “No” Stops Holding: The First Boundary Tests in Abusive Relationships
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon Chadwick explores one of the earliest patterns survivors often describe in abusive relationships: boundary testing. Sometimes the first sign something is wrong isn’t a fight — it’s the moment you say no… and somehow, a little while later, your answer changes.
This episode breaks down how these early boundary violations happen, why survivors often go along with them in the moment, and how these seemingly small tests can become the foundation for much larger patterns of control.
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