Inside the Mind of a Narcissistic Predator- Kerry Mcavoy's Story

<p>How do you recognize abuse when there are no visible bruises?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <strong>Goddess Rising</strong>, I sit down with psychologist, author, and narcissistic abuse expert <a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Kerry McAvoy</strong></a> to explore the hidden dynamics of narcissistic abuse and coercive control. Kerry shares her incredible personal story of discovering that the man she married was living a double life—and the difficult journey of breaking free, trusting her intuition, and rebuilding her life.</p><p>We talk about how trauma bonds keep us trapped, why coercive control can be so difficult to recognize, and how slowly giving up pieces of ourselves can lead to losing our identity entirely. Most importantly, we talk about hope, healing, and the possibility of reclaiming yourself after abuse.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The hidden signs of narcissistic abuse and coercive control</li><li>How trauma bonding keeps you emotionally attached</li><li>Cognitive dissonance, gaslighting, and self-doubt</li><li>Learning the difference between fear and intuition</li><li>How abusive relationships slowly erase your sense of self</li><li>Taking small steps when you feel trapped</li><li>Rebuilding self-trust and identity after abuse</li><li>Finding hope and creating a new life after leaving</li></ul><p>You are not helpless, and you are not without options. Healing may take time, but it is possible to reclaim your voice, rebuild your life, and rise again.</p><p>Find out more about Kerry here: <a href="https://kerrymcavoyphd.com " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a></p><p>Connect with your host, <a href="https://www.brookedeanne.com/">⁠Brooke Deanne here⁠</a></p><p>Take the <a href="http://lovetemplate.brookedeanne.com/">⁠Love Template Quiz⁠</a> to discover the way you believe you receive and give love in relationships</p><p>Book a <a href="https://links.ivorey.io/widget/booking/Jcgt8yVl6CUHfAtJ2xue">⁠clarity call with Brooke here⁠</a></p>