Leaving the relationship didn’t end the control. It just changed how it showed up.

In this Season 2 premiere, I’m talking about the reality of post-separation abuse — what happens when a narcissistic or high-conflict ex no longer has access to you as a partner, but still finds ways to maintain power through co-parenting, financial pressure, and psychological manipulation.

This episode covers:

• Why control often escalates after divorce
• The emotional and psychological toll of forced co-parenting
• How financial withholding becomes a tool of punishment
• The confusion created by their public behavior versus private treatment
• And how to protect your peace without losing yourself in the process

If you’ve ever wondered why it still affects you — even after you left — this episode will help you understand why.

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You finally left, and you're starting to feel like yourself again.
And then they reach out.

In this final episode of the Manipulation Tactics series, we unpack why narcissists often resurface right when your healing begins — not with obvious drama, but with subtle messages, concern, reflection, or crisis that pulls you back into emotional contact.

This episode explores:

• Why they come back when you’re quieter, less reactive, and moving forward

• What hoovering really looks like in real life (and why it’s so confusing)

• How empathy, history, and responsibility get used against you

• Why “just responding once” can restart the cycle

• How to recognize the pull without shaming yourself for feeling it

We also talk about what actually helps when this happens — how to stay grounded, protect your peace, and trust the clarity you’ve fought hard for.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why now?” or “Why does this still affect me?” — this episode will help you understand what’s happening without blaming yourself.

When someone hurts you, then claims they’re the victim — the confusion can be overwhelming.

This episode breaks down how the victim complex is used to flip accountability, rewrite reality, and turn you into the villain.

We explore how narcissistic individuals use the victim role to avoid responsibility, control the story, and recruit sympathy; leaving you doubting yourself while they appear misunderstood.

You’ll learn how to recognize this tactic in real time, stop engaging in the cycle, and stay grounded when someone is committed to seeing themselves as the victim no matter the evidence.

If you’ve ever thought, “How did I become the bad guy when I was just telling the truth?” — this episode is for you.