How a ‘Good Girl’ Broke Free from a Narcissist’s Control | The Rusty Robot Within

This powerful story explores the haunting tale of Ekaterina — a brilliant young woman raised to be perfect, polite, and agreeable. When she meets Vassily, a charming yet dangerous man, she becomes trapped in a cycle of guilt, shame, and emotional manipulation.

But her real liberation doesn’t come from saying “no” to her abuser — it comes from saying “no” to the internalized voice of control, the rusty old robot that keeps her enslaved to guilt and perfectionism.

This epsiode dives deep into:

- Why narcissists thrive on guilt and shame

- How childhood conditioning trains us to accept abuse

- The secret psychological key to breaking free from toxic relationships

- The concept of the “command center” or superego, and how to shut it down

If you’ve ever felt trapped in an emotionally abusive dynamic or constantly blamed yourself for others’ pain — this story will change how you see everything.