Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon speaks with Lori Ann Roland (LPC) about how narcissistic abuse, trauma, and addiction can intersect. They discuss the pull of trauma bonds and the ways people may cope with the distress of an abusive relationship. They also explore what can remain after the relationship ends, why recovery takes time, and how survivors can begin recognizing their own patterns and needs.
You can reach Lori Ann Roland at https://loriannroland.com/
To listen to a survivor story that showcases this type of addiction -> Sunshine's story
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In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon returns to Sunshine's story to trace the patterns that kept her bound to a partner who gaslit her, physically abused her, and then used the legal system to push her out of her own home while she was pregnant. What began with promises of marriage and the feeling of finally being chosen became a relationship that swung between intense affection and violence within days, until his murder ended the cycle in a way that left Sunshine with both relief and grief.
Brandon walks through how her ex reframed abuse as jealousy and jealousy as proof of love, and how he turned every question about another woman back onto Sunshine by using kernels of truth. The episode also examines the hope attached to "Sober Steven," the kind version of him who surfaced between relapses, and the addiction relief loop that made the person hurting her the same person offering comfort afterward.
CONTENT WARNING - We discuss animal abuse, and graphically discuss physical abuse, in this episode.
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📖 Dance with the Devil
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📕 The Manipulation Whisperer
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The Sunshine Glow Up Challenge
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Sunshine shares how her ex-partner made her feel chosen, then made her question what she had seen with her own eyes. He lied about another woman, blamed Sunshine when she confronted him, and called his violence passion. Whenever she began to pull away, the sober, caring version of him returned and gave her reason to hope.
As Sunshine worked to get sober and rebuild her life, his violence escalated. An attack during her pregnancy led her to call for help, setting off a chain of events that left her fighting to be believed. Then the story took one more unexpected turn, leaving Sunshine to make sense of feelings she never thought she would have.
It's a story of narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, physical abuse, nonfatal strangulation, gaslighting, blame shifting, weaponized shame, self-blame, low self-worth, love bombing, future faking, trauma bonds, intermittent reinforcement, cycles of abuse, emotional whiplash, hope, addiction, manipulation, deception, infidelity, betrayal, false accusations, animal abuse, threats, grief, death of an abuser, and rebuilding self-worth.
CONTENT WARNING - We discuss animal abuse, and graphically discuss physical abuse, in this episode.
Here are all the ways to purchase Sunshine's books and view her offerings.

📖 Dance with the Devil
Order here 👉 https://a.co/d/95o59q9

📕 The Manipulation Whisperer
Order here 👉 https://a.co/d/0iTCdKNi

The Sunshine Glow Up Challenge
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKL4795L

TikTok: @sunshine.faye.media
https://www.tiktok.com/@sunshine.faye.media

Instagram: @sunshinefayemedia
https://www.instagram.com/sunshinefayemedia

Facebook: Sunshine Faye Media
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The stories we weren’t supposed to tell

Listen by clicking on this link 🎧
https://storieswewerentsupposedtotell.riverside.com/

Website
www.sunshinefayemedia.com

This episode is sponsored by Rebound Health. Learn more, check your insurance coverage, or schedule a free 15-minute call at hellorebound.com/na
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In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mercedes returns to continue the story she shared in Mercedes & The Controlling Vindictive Narcissist. She once hoped the abuse would ease with time. Instead, the relentless messages gave way to court battles, violations of their parenting agreement, unwanted appearances, and a smear campaign.
To listen to Mercedes' original episode, click here.
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In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Mercedes shares how a whirlwind romance with a seemingly devoted man became a marriage where her money, privacy, body, and identity were placed under his control. He pressured her into bankruptcy, kept assets out of her name, invaded her digital privacy, and used put downs and belittling to make her doubt herself. And when she left the relationship, the abuse only escalated.
It's a story of competency, self-worth, financial abuse, stalking, post-separation abuse, gaslighting, brainwashing, nitpicking, name-calling, projection, accusations, blame-shifting, fear, obligation, minimizing, threats, intimidation, physical abuse, slowing down, feeling, healing, vindictiveness, control, emotional abuse, rage, manipulation, possessiveness, entitlement, misogyny, and future faking.
CONTENT WARNING - We discuss physical abuse in this episode.
This episode is sponsored by Rebound Health. Learn more, check your insurance coverage, or schedule a free 15-minute call at hellorebound.com/na
If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me
Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns
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