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Lynn is the host of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast—available on all major platforms—and an author who speaks boldly about the truths most people avoid. Her work cuts through the noise, offering women the language, insight, and validation needed to reclaim clarity, autonomy, and self-trust.
She’s also the creator of the Wake the Elephant YouTube channel and the author of two impactful books:
Overcoming the Devastation: How to Heal, Recover, and Take Your Life Back and Master Manipulators: Discover Covert Tactics Narcissists Devise to Manipulate, Deceive and Control.
Lynn’s platform doesn’t stop at personal healing—it deconstructs the cultural conditioning that taught women to tolerate disrespect, suppress their instincts, and question their worth. Her approach blends direct insight with a grounded commitment to helping women break cycles of emotional control and begin the work of rebuilding on their own terms.
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Women, is it our time now?
How long have we been held back?
Things are changing and it’s time we address the elephant in the room! Put your seatbelt on for this article because there is a windfall coming, and has long been overdue.
7 CRUCIAL LEGAL AND EMOTIONAL STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH A NARCISSIST IN A DIVORCE
Divorcing a narcissist presents unique challenges, both legally and emotionally. Narcissists are often manipulative, vindictive, and unwilling to compromise, making the divorce process more painful and difficult. However, with the right strategies in place, you can protect yourself, minimize emotional harm, and achieve a fair outcome. Below are seven crucial strategies to help you navigate a divorce with a narcissist.
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Inside narcissistic families lies enough dysfunction that Hollywood movies would be able to write dramas on it for years to come, oh wait, they already do this!
In this article, we are going to talk about what happens after you (the scapegoat) stand up for yourself within the realm of a narcissistic extended family, have gone no contact with one (or more) individuals, and then have come to find out the rest of the family has ostracized you. What the heck happened? Learn More.
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In today’s ever-evolving social landscape, it’s impossible to ignore the complexity surrounding dating, relationships, feminism, and how we navigate the challenges of modern intimacy. This video discussion with journalist and author Louise Perry dives deep into these sensitive topics and offers a fresh perspective on how societal shifts have impacted both men and women.
If you’re someone who enjoys examining the nuances of human behavior, particularly within the framework of power dynamics, patriarchy, and emotional well-being—this is for you.
THE IMPACT OF RELENTLESS CRITICISM BY NARCISSISTIC INDIVIDUALS: 5 WAYS IT TAKES A TOLL AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKING FREE
If you have just woken up from the situation you find yourself in, a victim of narcissistic abuse, you are not alone in your fury.
Being a victim of this insidious crime is reason to feel anger and it’s completely justified. You were wronged on so many levels. Your boundaries were crossed recklessly.
THE 7 STAGES OF GRIEF AND LOSS AFTER NARCISSISTIC ABUSE
In the standardized grief process, there are five stages of grief, which are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. When it comes to grieving the loss after narcissistic abuse, there are additional stages for a total of seven. The stages are not necessarily in any order, and one stage can last for days, to weeks to months, years; there is no set time. Grieving is a process, be patient with yourself as you embrace the grief. It’s very common to go back and forth into different stages of grief. Learn More…
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In today’s world, while significant strides have been made toward gender equality, women still face various hidden barriers that can impede their access to opportunities and resources.
These obstacles can manifest in many forms—educational limitations, restricted career advancement, and disparities in financial literacy, to name a few. Understanding these barriers and knowing how to address them is crucial for empowering women to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Read More…
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