Trigger Warning: This episode may be triggering for some listeners. What's it like being married to a narcissist? How can you help a friend escape a toxic relationship? This week, my guest Jane shares how abuse in her marriage crept in little by little, how loyalty kept her hopeful that her husband would change his ways, and why no one is ever immune to abuse. Jane reveals how her partner's narcissism affected every aspect of her life--from family to motherhood to friendship bonds to work. But Jane also explains how her women friends ultimately came through after a desperate cry for help, pulling her out of her lowest rock bottom. She also discusses the personas we play on social media and in our public lives, communication with friends as an introvert, what it was like growing up as a tomboy, how she rediscovered a childhood passion (roller skating!) in mid-life, and why it's so important for women to hold each other up, especially in today's world. For more on our conversation and links on escaping a narcissistic relationship, visit www.women-friends.com/blog. If you know someone who needs to hear this, please share.
