A Life, Folded

Is it really possible to heal and then thrive after you have been emotionally destroyed through the narcissistic discard at the hands of someone you deeply loved and trusted? Yes! Absolutely! This episode discusses easy and practical strategies that will help victims of the cruel discard find ways to heal and thrive again. It is possible!
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Psychopath Free, Jackson MacKenzie
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Sexual coercion is often described like this quote taken from the National Domestic Violence Hotline: "Have you ever felt pressured by your partner to have sex? Have you ever felt guilted into it, or felt like you weren’t able to say no? Abuse is often centered on power and control in all aspects of the relationship, so it’s not uncommon that an abusive partner will try to force intimacy.
This is often referred to as sexual coercion, which lies on the continuum of sexually aggressive behavior. It can vary from being egged on and persuaded, to being forced to have contact. It can be verbal and emotional, in the form of statements that make you feel pressure, guilt, or shame.”
This type of guilt and unwanted intimacy happens far too often in relationships. Sexually aggressive behavior is directly influenced by porn. The chances of sexually violent behavior increase as porn use escalates and a bigger and bigger "hit" is needed for the same high.
You do not have to be abused in this way. You have right to say when, how, where, and who can touch your body.
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National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit RAINN for 24/7 confidential, free support.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233, text "START" to 88788, or visit The Hotline if the coercion is occurring within a dating or marital relationship.
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Being deeply wounded by unhealthy and toxic individuals can cast a shadow over our entire lives and damage our self-worth. Do we keep allowing cluster b personality disordered individuals into our lives, destroying our peace? Or have we been hurt by someone with an attachment wound? How are narcissists and avoidant attachment style individuals similar? How do the differ? How do we spot them? How do we heal so we can forever open ourselves up to healthy relationships?
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As we navigate life after experiencing betrayal trauma or post-divorce, we find many who share similar experiences. Being deeply hurt by a person they loved and were devoted to. The shock and grief of finding out they have been cheated on. We don't have to suffer in silence and shame. We can reach out for support if we so choose. We can refuse to accept the blame of toxic individuals in our lives. We have a voice. We all have an unique purpose that only we can fulfill. Can you feel a touch of excitement when you consider what your future might hold? Healing? Giving back? Peace?
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Narcissists are master manipulators of everyone and everything. Of their family. Of their workplace. Of their congregation. But, they are especially concerned about managing their public persona. That whatever mask they like to wear, that people see them in that light. The helpful neighbor who abuses their family behind closed doors. The fun-loving colleague who is running you down and trying to destroy your career behind your back. Cluster b personality disordered individual go to great lengths to manipulate the opinions of outsiders, only showing them their carefully curated public persona. The praises people sing about your abuser can be jarring, until you realize and accept what lengths narcissists will go to maintain their mask.
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After suffering through betrayal trauma, you might experience severe brain fog, an inability to remember, trouble making even basic decisions, lack of focus, and difficulties performing tasks that require deeper thinking. Has betrayal trauma permanently changed your IQ? Are you now stupid? No. There can be a temporary drop in IQ after suffering through intense emotional experiences. Let's look at the science of what happens after betrayal and the realistic hope of how you will return to normal again.  
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An unhealthy parents vehemently fights to gain custody of children they don't want to take care of. A parent drains resources to bribe a child's loyalty. Children are induced to move in, only to be treated like garbage once they have left the sanctity of a home with a safe parent. Why do narcissists weaponize their own children? The sad truth is that narcissists don't care about anyone other than themselves. People are just tools to move forward their manipulative agendas. Most individual's Achilles heal is their children. Your partner or ex-partner knows that. They will shamelessly use their own children as manipulative tools to punish not only the children but also the healthy parent. 
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BIG NEWS! A Life, Folded will be published in paperback, audiobook, and e-book on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The pre-order for the Kindle book is open on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H668HWB4
Sometimes it is easier to stay in victim mode after you have been so deeply hurt. Doing the work to move through abuse and betrayal trauma can be one of the most epic lifelong battles we are forced to encounter. But there are dangers to dwelling in a place of negativity which affect the higher purposes of our lives. So be mad. Be a victim. But, also do your work to heal and reclaim your peace. Then you can use that newfound wisdom and empathy to positively affect your family, your community, and the world. 
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