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Podcast: Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Episode: He Saw Her Strength — Then Turned It Against Her | Lita’s Story
Description: In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Lita shares her story of finally feeling seen — how that feeling can become the doorway to manipulation — and the moment she realized the truth that allowed her to finally leave.
Lita grew up navigating neglect, parentification, and a lifetime of learning to handle things on her own. When she met a man who recognized her strength and mirrored her self-reflection, it felt like she had finally found someone who understood her. But the connection quickly turned into something else.
What began with validation and shared trauma slowly shifted into sile...