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Debrief | Being Seen, Victimhood, and Push-Pull in Alanis’s Story

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks about the patterns underneath Alanis’s story, including how childhood instability can shape what feels familiar in abusive relationships, how being seen can become the hook, how victimhood can be used as control, and how push-pull dynamics can keep hope alive long after stability is gone. Brandon also explores the role of fear, obligation, and shame in Alanis’s story, including how her connection to music, her band, and her community made the second relationship even harder to leave.

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