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Covert Narcissism and High Control Religion: When Church and Marriage Follow the Same Rules
Covert narcissism and high control religion follow the same rulebook — and if you grew up in one before entering the other, this episode will explain why it all felt so familiar.
In this deeply personal episode, Renee Swanson shares her own experience navigating both a high control religious upbringing and a covert narcissistic marriage — and the moment in a counseling office when she realized the two were running on the exact same operating system. The same rules. The same tools. The same results.
This episode is not about turning anyone away from faith or church. Many people find genuine…
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