Narcissists, Gaslighters, and Cheaters, Oh My!9 Apr 2025

The Breaking Point

In this episode, Grace opens up about surviving an emotionally and psychologically abusive marriage — and what happened when her husband's diagnosis didn't soften him, it revealed him. While Grace and her son needed support most, he chose abandonment. And Grace's son was fighting his own battle at the same time — a dangerous eating disorder that nearly took his life, without a father willing to show up for any of it.

Grace fought for her son anyway. Even when they were left homeless by her husband's cruelty. Even when no one was fighting for her.

This is a story about the kind of love that doesn't quit — and the strength it takes to hold everything together when the person who was supposed to help you has chosen to make everything worse.

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Narcissists, Gaslighters, & Cheaters, Oh My! — real folks, real stories, survival & healing.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of toxic behavior, narcissistic abuse, eating disorders, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

If this episode brings anything up for you, please reach out. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 — free, confidential support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, please contact the National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline at 1-866-662-1235 for support and resources.

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