Erin Riley - Narcissistic Abuse Survivor and Author of “A Dark Force - 20 Years With a Covert Nar...

In this week’s episode we sit down with Erin Riley, music maven, survivor of narcissistic abuse and author of the book "A Dark Force: 20 Years with a Covert Narcissist." Erin has a rocking background in the music business, but most recently has dedicated her life to breaking the cycle of generational trauma and exposing the existence of covert narcissists. Erin shares her personal journey with Laura and Todd of growing up in a dysfunctional family, experiencing trauma, and her harrowing experience with toxic relationships. The trio discuss the impact of generational trauma and how her childhood set her up to be vulnerable to narcissistic abuse. Erin also explains the characteristics of a covert narcissist and the red flags she experienced in her own relationship. Despite the challenges she faced, Erin ultimately triumphed in the aftermath of her abuse and emphasizes the importance of trusting your gut, educating yourself and taking responsibility for your own healing. Episode 42 with Erin Riley is definitely not one to miss! Key Takeaways:Growing up in a dysfunctional family can set you up to be vulnerable to toxic relationships.Covert narcissists are sneaky and manipulative, often projecting their own self-loathing onto others.Trust your gut and recognize red flags in a relationship, such as passive-aggressive behavior and blame-shifting.Codependency can make it difficult to leave a toxic relationship, but it's important to prioritize your own well-being.Healing from narcissistic abuse involves recognizing your own worth, setting boundaries, and seeking support from others. Links: Erin Riley's Book - "A Dark Force - 20 Years With a Covert NarcissistWebsite - https://www.erinriley.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a_dark_force/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adarkforcebookGoodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75258085-a-dark-forceLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinjriley/ More Information about Covert NarcissismAbuse Hotline