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Picture this… You’re in a relationship where someone takes care of everything for you. They handle the finances… make the big decisions… always know what’s best for you. On the surface… it looks like love. But something feels… off. You can’t quite put your finger on it… But you feel smaller… more dependent… less like yourself.
Maybe you’ve experienced this… or maybe you’ve witnessed it in someone you care about. That nagging feeling that something isn’t quite right… even when everything looks perfect from the outside.
Have you ever felt like the system was rigged against you—like no matter how hard you tried, something invisible kept you stuck?
In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we unpack how patriarchy created a devastating two-part trap: emotional illiteracy in men and financial illiteracy in women.
These weren’t accidents—they were engineered to keep people disconnected, disempowered, and dependent.
We explore:
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt silenced, stuck, or ashamed for not knowing what they were never taught. If you’ve questioned why emotional connection feels impossible—or why leaving a harmful relationship feels terrifying—this conversation will help you name the trap, trace its roots, and begin to break free.
If you’re recovering from narcissistic abuse, you know that traditional grief models don’t quite capture what you’re experiencing. This 58-page interactive workbook is designed specifically for your unique healing journey, guiding you through the 7 stages of grief that survivors commonly face.
Your healing is personal and non-linear. This workbook honors that truth. Whether you’re just beginning to understand what happened to you or you’re deep in the recovery process, you’ll find practical tools and gentle guidance to support wherever you are today.
What you’ll work through: Each stage includes reflection questions, self-care activities, and practical exercises designed to help you process your experiences at your own pace. From the initial devastation of realization through anger, depression, and ultimately self-discovery, this workbook walks alongside you with understanding and compassion.
This isn’t about rushing through recovery – it’s about giving yourself permission to heal thoughtfully and thoroughly. You’ll find space to explore your feelings, track your progress, plan for your future, and celebrate your courage in choosing to heal.
Ready to invest in your healing journey? This workbook provides the framework and tools to support your recovery process, one page at a time.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast (formerly the Moving Forward with Hope – Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast) offers a thoughtful and authentic exploration of toxic relationships and the often-hidden dynamics of narcissistic abuse. We examine the complexities of narcissistic family systems—going no contact, the scapegoat and golden child roles, and the profound pain of ostracization—while providing pathways toward healing and self-discovery.
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Our work extends beyond personal relationships to explore how narcissism is woven into broader cultural systems, institutions, and structures like the patriarchy. By addressing gender roles, equality, and other often-overlooked topics, we aim to shed light on how these dynamics shape our lives and relationships. Available on all major podcast networks.
This podcast exists to discuss the systems that diminish, control, and silence. We focus on what’s been overlooked, question what’s been normalized, and create space for healing, clarity, and collective strength.
Since Episode 69, The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast has been fearlessly deconstructing the patriarchal systems that silence, shrink, and shame. We go beyond surface conversations—unraveling taboos, challenging outdated norms, and opening doors to the topics so often labeled “off-limits.” Each episode invites you into bold, nuanced dialogue that validates lived experiences and empowers collective truth-telling. If you’re ready to explore the deeper layers and follow the questions others won’t ask, you’re in the right place. Let’s go down the rabbit hole—together.
Patriarchy isn’t about individual men being inherently evil or women being helpless. It is a social system intentionally created and enforced by men over generations to secure and protect their dominance.
From childhood, men were conditioned to believe this hierarchy was natural and right, just as women were conditioned to comply, self-silence, and even police themselves and one another.
This mutual conditioning made patriarchy feel normal, leaving it unchallenged for centuries. It was not until women began resisting, speaking out, and demanding equality that many men were even forced to see patriarchy for what it is. And even then, many chose to defend it because questioning it meant risking the comfort of unearned power.
Recognizing that men are both products and active carriers of patriarchy does not absolve them of responsibility. Instead, it highlights the urgent need for both men and women to unlearn these harmful scripts together and to build relationships and communities grounded in mutual respect and equality.
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When I first started learning about narcissistic abuse, I had no idea how vast the systems behind it really were, so intertwined.
What started as a personal journey turned into something much bigger—an awakening to the cultural structures, gender dynamics, and psychological patterns that support control, manipulation, and disempowerment on a massive scale and it keeps on going.
Today, we’re talking about a topic that isn’t just personal—it’s structural. Widespread. And largely invisible to most women, perhaps by design, but you decide.
Have you ever started to have a conversation with a narcissist, only to find out mid-sentence the conversation has been cut off, or they walk away, and they shut down the conversation entirely? If you have been in a relationship with a narcissist, you may have noticed, there are certain conversations that are not favored, and the narcissist may revert to stonewalling.
In this episode, we are going to explore why the narcissist shuts down conversations, their motivation for doing so, as we go deep into the diabolical psyche of the narcissist so we can gain understanding and clarity for our situation.
I’ve got 6 for you today plus a bonus. Let’s go!
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 a windfall is coming, and it has long been overdue.
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?
Have you ever felt the system was rigged against you… like no matter how hard you tried, something invisible kept you stuck?
What if avoiding emotions wasn’t your idea… but something men were carefully taught… so they’d stay disconnected from themselves… and from you?
What if financial literacy was intentionally kept from women… so even when love turned into harm, leaving felt impossible?
What if the pain you feel in relationships isn’t your fault… or theirs alone… but the result of a system built to keep everyone doubting themselves… and too afraid to break free?
Growing up with narcissistic parents can have long-lasting negative effects on a child’s development, self-esteem, and mental health. These parents often prioritize their own needs over those of their children, leading to emotional neglect, manipulation, and toxic family dynamics. Understanding the effects of narcissistic parenting is crucial for healing and breaking the cycle of trauma.
Children of narcissistic parents often experience emotional neglect and invalidation. Their feelings, needs, and achievements are frequently dismissed or overshadowed by the narcissistic parent’s constant focus on themselves.
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.
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The Hidden Difference Between Supportive Partnership and Emotional Control When care becomes control? Follow our work beyond
How Emotional and Financial Illiteracy Were Engineered to Keep Women Dependent and Men Disconnected Is it the
How a Young Woman from Massachusetts Helped Ignite the Women’s Rights Movement and Inspired Generations Imagine standing
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It’s not drama. It’s design. Emotional labor isn’t love—it’s a system The following is taken from our
The following is taken from our podcast episode published as Episode 90. Transcript for Episode 90. Podcast:
Uncovering the Hidden Code of Male Respect, Emotional Hierarchies, and Why Women Are Often Second in Line
From Weaponized Flattery to True Partnership: Why Genuine Respect, Empathy, and Gender Equity Still Challenge the Patriarchal
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