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Covert Narcissism Community Chat: Why Was It So Hard to Call This Abuse? Part One
Why is it so difficult to recognize covert narcissistic abuse when you’re living inside it?
In Part 1 of this community chat, Olivia, Cindy, and Shannon share why they couldn’t call their relationships abusive for years—even decades. When emotional abuse is subtle, mixed with good moments, public charm, and messages like “marriage is just hard,” the confusion runs deep.
We talk about:
Growing up with normalized dysfunction
Calling it “communication problems” instead of abuse
Faith, loyalty, and trying harder to be a “good wife”
Intermittent reinforcement and hope resetting the pain
Minimizing…
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