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Podcast: Narcissist Apocalypse: Patterns of Abuse
Episode: From Grooming to Clarity: Reflections on Wednesday’s Story
Description: In this educational reflection episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon revisits Wednesday’s survivor story and breaks down the patterns of grooming, manipulation, and coercive control that shaped her experience with an abusive college professor.What began as attention and support slowly evolved into gaslighting, rage, sexual coercion, isolation, and the erosion of self-trust. This follow-up explores how early family boundary violations and people-pleasing conditioned Wednesday to take on responsibility for others’ emotions — making fear, obligation, guilt, and shame powerful tools of control.Brandon highlights the key themes from Wednesday’s story, including grooming by authority figures...