Stories of personal growth, independence, and taking on new challenges after leaving a narcissistic relationship or family.
Ep. 112 The Respect Gap: Why Men Know How to Respect But Choose Not to Extend It to Women Decoding the Performance of Respect and How Narcissists Weaponize It Published: December 31 2025…
Podcast Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Medium Link How Deceptive Fibs and Small Behaviors Slowly Undermine Your Confidence Introduction to Narcissism and Deception Fibs. Fibs. Deceptive Fibs. Narcissism is a term frequently used to…
This article explains emotional labor and why women disproportionately perform it, including the mental load in relationships and workplaces, research on gender inequality in care work, health impacts of invisible labor, and systemic solutions for redistributing emotional management responsibilities.
The Subtle Drain of Emotional Energy The emotional energy dynamics within personal relationships can significantly impact one’s overall well-being and financial stability. Particularly, women’s emotional power is sometimes inadvertently diminished by their interactions…
Introduction to Narrative Reframing Narrative reframing refers to the process by which dominant cultures or mainstream societal forces alter, reinterpret, or co-opt the language, imagery, and intent of a movement in a way…
How Society Mirrors the Narcissist’s Playbook The following is a brief transcript of the episode from the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast. Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Follow our work beyond the…
Weaponized Empathy Have you ever wondered why it was you? Why, out of everyone he could have chosen, the narcissist in your life zeroed in on you specifically? If you’re someone who prides…
Emotionally Absent Have you spent years feeling unseen in your relationship, wondering why someone who says they love you can’t seem to connect with you emotionally? In this episode, we explore the hidden…
When was the last time you heard someone say “women shouldn’t travel alone”? Unfortunately, it probably wasn’t that long ago. Despite making up the majority of travel decision-makers globally, women continue to face…
Podcast Episode: The Awakening – When You Realize It’s Not Just Your Partner A journey from personal pain to systemic understanding Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Follow our work beyond the…
The following is a transcript of our podcast episode 100, a milestone podcast. Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Follow our work beyond the podcast: We publish essays and insights on Medium through…
The Hidden Connection Between Narcissistic Abuse and Patriarchy Are you seeking True Partnership and wondering why it’s so hard to find? Follow our work beyond the podcast: We publish essays and insights on Medium…
How Alanis Morissette Exposed What Women Really Experience with Men Sympathetic Character – Have you heard? In 1998, one song said what we were all thinking but afraid to say out loud I…
How Cultural Scripts Condition Us to Stay Small and How Uncovering the Truth Can Ignite a Soul-Deep Awakening The following is a transcript from the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast…
The following is taken from our podcast episode published as Episode 90. Transcript for Episode 90. Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Host: Lynn Nichols Lynn is a heartfelt advocate for personal growth and…
Uncovering the Hidden Code of Male Respect, Emotional Hierarchies, and Why Women Are Often Second in Line The following is from a recent episode of the podcast. The Silent Brotherhood Welcome back to…
From Weaponized Flattery to True Partnership: Why Genuine Respect, Empathy, and Gender Equity Still Challenge the Patriarchal Status Quo If Men Respected Women Welcome back to the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, where we…
Unpacking the history, language, and societal pressure that shaped generations of women to believe their worth depends on being wanted. The following is the podcast transcript from the episode Pick Me Culture: Why…
For decades, women have been taught to be grateful for what they’re given — a roof, a ring, a man who “provides.” But that provision often comes with strings. Or ropes.
The financial dependency trap is one of the most powerful tools of control in toxic, dysfunctional, and narcissistic relationships. And it’s wildly effective. When you control the money, you control the options. You control the pace. You control how much food she can purchase at the grocery store. You control her options. You control her world.
If you’ve been in a relationship with a narcissist, you already know the emotional rollercoaster—the highs, lows, and exhausting unpredictability. But there’s often another layer of damage that’s more subtle yet equally devastating: financial abuse. Financial abuse is a manipulation tactic, carefully designed to strip away your independence, one dollar at a time.
Women, you have been lied to.
Before we get into the meat of this article, please be aware that you might spit out your gum, and then stare at the wall for a while after reading this article, because you may be in shock for a bit.
Someone has to say this.
Without further ado, let’s get to it…
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Internalized Patriarchy: The Women are AT FAULT, too. Let’s Unpack It Today In our society, where we are deeply entrenched in patriarchal values, it’s not just the men who uphold the systems of…
Why Is Respect for Women Still So Hard for Some Men? A Real Conversation About Gender, Power, and the Patriarchy Podcast Facebook Youtube Instagram X-twitter Medium Respect for Women We’ve made progress —…
Why He Can’t Find the Dishwasher: 8+ How Patriarchy Fuels Men’s Resistance to Housework It’s Not About the Chores — It’s About Control, Conditioning, and the Quiet Power Struggle at Home Medium Resistance…