How Relationships Become Dangerous: The Slow Shift from Toxic to Deadly

Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

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Dangerous relationships rarely begin physically abusive. Initially, you think you’ve met a fantastic partner, but slowly, the toxicity turns into something more insidious and lethal.
Trigger warning: this week, Lisa Sonni and I share vulnerable details of how we missed the early signs of danger in our narcissistic relationships.
IF YOU ARE A RISK of immediate danger or abuse, please get in touch with the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
References: Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft https://amzn.to/4e505fw
Blind to Betrayal by Jennifer Freyd https://amzn.to/4d3xwxW
Ro’s TikTok warning video: https://www.tiktok.com/@_rollercoasteroflove/video/7397857556867271942?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7413141517819479583
Am I the a-hole for divorcing my husband TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/@comfortlevelpodcast/video/7404870008377150766?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7413141517819479583
Is there an escalating pattern of abuse in your relationship? Learn the practical strategies to protect yourself in this week’s podcast extra interview. Become a subscriber today for immediate access to this helpful interview: https://breakingfreenarcabuse.substack.com/
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.

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1. How Relationships Become Dangerous: The Slow Shift from Toxic to Deadly (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Create Harmony (00:09:02)

3. (Cont.) How Relationships Become Dangerous: The Slow Shift from Toxic to Deadly (00:09:53)