• Start Here: A Crash Course in Understanding, Navigating, and Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

  • By: Dana Morningstar
  • Narrated by: Dana Morningstar
  • Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (325 ratings)

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Start Here: A Crash Course in Understanding, Navigating, and Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

By: Dana Morningstar
Narrated by: Dana Morningstar
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Publisher's summary

Confusing.

Crazy making.

Draining.

Does this describe your relationship?

Do you wonder if they will ever change?

Do you want to know why they lie so much...even when the truth would work better?

Have you wondered why they never seem to change - no matter how much you are willing to do for them, or how much love, understanding, rehab, religion, therapy, second (or 22nd) chances you’ve given them?

If so, you are not alone and this book is a great place to start.

This book covers the most common words, definitions, concepts, and questions surrounding narcissism, and narcissistic abuse, such as:

  • Flying monkeys
  • Hoovering
  • Narcissistic abuse
  • Love bombing
  • Trauma bonding
  • C-PTSD
  • Scapegoat
  • Reactive abuse
  • And dozens more

The cycle of narcissistic abuse (and what it really looks like in motion).

The different ways that narcissists and other types of manipulators go about exploiting your vulnerabilities.

How to create a safety plan if you are trying to leave.

A section for friends, family, and mental health professionals who are trying to better understand what's going on and how to help.

Frequently asked questions about narcissists, such as:

  • What is the difference between a selfish jerk and a narcissist?
  • How do I know for sure if they are a narcissist?
  • Can a narcissist change?
  • Why do I miss them?
  • How can I stop attracting narcissists?
  • How do I handle all this intense anger I have towards them?
©2017 Dana Morningstar (P)2018 Dana Morningstar

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great information.

I think this had a lot of information to help me get through this and start working to a better future.

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Good book about subject

Helped me understand better what had happened and is happening in my life. Since that's part of the title, it delivered. Also delivered on the Mercury and healing which I desperately need. She narrates at an excellent pace for me. I found this course to be excellent and will read more by Dana Morningstar.

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This is a wonderful book with it a great deal of information. learning to put in practice is the most difficult thing.

Sucked in Again for the last time after finding him with another woman. Now hopefully Ican truly move on.

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Clarity

This book and her other book “Out of the FOG” has provided me with the clarity and understanding of what I am going through and how I became what felt like a completely devastated, broken and soul crushed person. I have been able to identify the narcissists in my lifetime thus far and realize that I am experiencing trauma bonds and need to set up healthy boundaries in order to begin my healing process. This is the information and validation that I didn’t know I needed!

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A MUST READ!!

Going through healing from narcissistic abuse it’s a long hard road but not impossible. Read this book 1st! To begin with the author has the perfect audible voice. She presents vital information that is very complicated but she makes it easy by explaining in simple terms. This is the best book I have listened to thus far. A must read for the hurting and wounded men and women affected by narcissistic abuse.

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very inspiring

loved all the advice. Definitely informative. I love the fact that it's relatable to me and guides me.

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Desperately Needed!

A valuable resource and reminder. Very helpful for any kind of toxic or abusive situation. Share with everyone you know!

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Excellent!!!

Excellent book. covers alot. I loved the terms and definition section. great examples. It's about the 4th book on the topic that zive heard and the best all around

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Excellent!

Soo very helpful to hear a kind, understanding voice at this point in time. All of the examples were perfectly selected, and so many of them! I loved it! Very smooth flow through the entire book. I found myself feeling not so alone because after 10 years of abuse & isolation I am alone. Thank you for piecing this book together!

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Soothing for the soul

Its the best solid advice that is very relatable to. Bery validating and concise. It helps to reconnect with self in a healthy way.

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