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Psychologist Carla Shohet explains the trauma bond of narcissistic abuse
Many people who endure narcissistic abuse end up trauma bonded to their abuser. Psychologist Carla Shohet explains that this is a psychological and physiological bond literally an addiction. Recover
The trauma bond is so real and so strong
Sarah had a history of abusive relationships. Tim seemed so different he was a handsome, high-ranking military officer who was soft spoken, attentive and caring. But slowly he became controlling
About True Lovefraud Stories
Whats it really like to be involved with a sociopath, narcissist or psychopath?I'm Donna Andersen, author of Lovefraud.com, and this podcast answers that question.In these riveting podcasts, people
Attorney Jolee Vacchi: How to protect your property in divorce
In a recent True Lovefraud Stories podcast, a man wanted to marry a woman with assets and he did. The guy came into the marriage with nothing, and in the divorce a few years later, left with $4 mill
He told me he was a good Christian and military hero
Photo bySpecna ArmsonUnsplash After two divorces, Patricia knew exactly what she was looking for in a man, and with Jeffrey, she thought she found it. He served heroically in the military ye
Mandy Friedman, LPCC: Guilt is a red flag
Abusers use a variety of tactics to manipulate their targets, and one of them is guilt. Mandy Friedman, LPCC-S, CCDVC, CCTP, a counselor who specializes in treating victims of abuse, wants survivors t
He says he’ll kill himself because of me
When Avery married Jonathan, she thought she was marrying her best friend. On their honeymoon, he wanted her to buy a creepy stuffed goat head the first of his many unreasonable demands. No matt
Travis Vining: Miracle in the Madness
Travis Vining could no longer function in life. He suffered back pain, migraine headaches, weight loss and nosebleeds. Finally, in desperation, Travis asked if God were real, and if so, could He help.
He used her love of God to trap her
Kathy was 17, bright, pretty, wealthy and totally unaware that others might want to take advantage of her. She met Rick at church, and he saw a juicy target a nave young girl with money. He t
Donna Andersen: Censored by TED – How to protect yourself from sociopaths
Donna Andersen wants the world to know that millions of sociopaths live among us and do not have the ability to authentically love. She shared her message at a TEDx event in 2022 and her presentation