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Podcast: Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Episode: Dasha, The Emotionally Invalidating Narcissistic Dad, & Aunt Lena - Domestic Abuse, Narcissist Abuse, Generational Trauma
Description: Dasha's family was controlled by her emotionally invalidating narcissistic dad. It was the cult of her father. And unfortunately for Dasha, she cracked under the pressure of mixed messages, expectations, and keeping herself small. However, a funny thing happened to Dasha while she battled depression, a light burst through those cracks. And Dasha finally began to take the necessary steps to live a life free from the family and her dad's controlling thumb. Brandon talks to Dasha about her narcissistic father and his emotionally incestuous relationship with her Aunt Lena, her views about his abusive romantic relationships, being abandoned by...