As someone with a Cluster B disorder, it can be difficult to talk about the harm that actions resulting from our mental health can cause others. Today’s guest is a survivor of categorical Narcissistic Abuse. Her name is Chiara Marullo, and she is here to help us learn about how to recover from such abuse as a victim and/or a survivor.

• Chiara passions for the mind started at a young age


• Her strong urge to help others helped fueled her “Why”


• Chiara's focus on raising awareness on narcissistic abuse comes from her own personal experiences


• What is narcissism and narcissistic abuse?


• Who do narcissistic people look for in a partner?


• How do our vulnerabilities make us a target for abuse?


• About 0%-6.2% have NPD according to the DSM


• There were 20,000 women in one Facebook Support Group for narcissistic abuse survivors


• Chiara was a victim of narcissistic abuse for 4 years


• What is love bombing?


• The cycle of abuse and attachment leads to trauma bonds


• There is a chemical element to trauma bonds


• What are the signs of narcissistic abuse?


• Sometimes people with NPD are not intentionally trying to hurt


• How did Chiara come to know she was a victim of narcissistic abuse


• A Lot of shame can come up for people finding out they were abuse victims


• Chiara’s coping skills and road to recovery


• Running from the pain won’t make it go away, it will resurface if you don’t process it


• Chiara’s advice for those in recovery entering a new relationship


• Narcissism is still not fully understood, so it’s important to spread awareness