• Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse

  • The Complete Survival Guide to Understanding Narcissism, Escaping the Narcissist in a Toxic Relationship Forever, and Your Road to Recovery
  • By: J. Vandeweghe
  • Narrated by: Kelley O'Toole
  • Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (196 ratings)

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Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse

By: J. Vandeweghe
Narrated by: Kelley O'Toole
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Do you feel like you’re no longer the person you used to be? Do you feel like all your beautiful traits have been stripped away? Are you struggling to distinguish what is real and what is not? 

Chances are you’ve been strategically trauma bonded to a narcissist for quite some time, living in a false reality.

Some people are known to possess narcissistic qualities, but this is entirely different from what a true narcissist is. A true narcissist is a master at lying, phenomenal at deception, and incredibly talented at curating codependent victims. They are powerful. Because a narcissist is generally slow and consistent in his or her approach, they are masters at tearing down other people to the point that the other person develops an addiction to the narcissist.

This audiobook will educate you on complex topics, featuring:

  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic personality disorder
  • Traits of the narcissist
  • Signs and symptoms of narcissistic abuse
  • Creation of the narcissist
  • False self and true self
  • Characteristics of a narcissists target (victim)
  • The cycles of abuse
  • Long-term damage to the victim
  • How to heal your sense of self
  • Strategies to safely escape the narcissist and prevent relapse
  • Narcissists manipulation tactics terminology
  • And plenty more

This audiobook will provide you with great value and insight on everything you are going through and what you need to do next. If you are still in the relationship, this will support you in the process of beginning to demystify everything that has been going on and recognizing the reality of what you are experiencing. As you will learn, this is an essential part of breaking free from the relationship and healing.

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©2019 J. Vandeweghe (P)2019 J. Vandeweghe

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I am so glad I found this book.

I am so glad I found this book. What an absolute nightmare my life has been over the past few years. The constant fighting, lies, deceit and manipulation has been incredibly exhausting.

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I can finally see everything for what it is.

This book on narcissistic abuse was exactly what I needed. I have been stuck in my narcissistic partners web for 6 years. I can finally see everything for what it is.

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An amazing book on how to get out of your toxic!

An amazing book on how to get out of your toxic relationship and stay away. I am practicing the self-healing and recovery techniques taught in the book and they are helping me out a lot. Here’s to the new me.

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You should listen to this audible.

If you are currently struggling with emotional abuse or you're not sure and you're wondering why your partner is so cold, moody, hurtful, and evasive one day, but charming and loving the next. You should listen to this audible.

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Impressive audiobook for me!

A must-hear if you feel trapped in your relationship. You are most likely trauma-bonded to a narcissist. Impressive audiobook for me!

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With the help of this book.

The no-contact techniques make so much sense. It really is like coming off a drug. I’ve been no-contact for a couple of weeks now. Its hard but I think I can do it this time with the help of this book.

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This book has reminded me I am in deep.

This book has reminded me I am in deep need of self-love and need to bathe in it. I have let people trample over me for years but not anymore. Many thanks to the author for creating this helpful master piece.

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I really like this audiobook!

What a relief to find a book that explains everything so clearly. I have started the recovery process and applying the methods taught in the book. I really like this audiobook!

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I wish I found this book five years ago.

I wish I found this book five years ago. It would have saved me so much wasted time and emotional pain. This book removes the blindfold from your eyes and shows you the true reality as to what is actually happening. Every victim of narcissistic abuse needs to listen to this book.

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It's crazy how many narcissistic traits.

It's crazy how many narcissistic traits my partner has. I can now start to see the true self behind the mask he has been hiding underneath for all these years. If you are with an abuse narcissistic partner you need to listen to this book. It is a life saver.

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  • Ladawn Pietsch
  • 03-19-19

This book is changing my life.

This book is changing my life. I now understand why he behaves the way he does, why I felt so confused and hurt. I know now that a heartfelt apology will never happen. And I know what I need to do to stay strong, and stay away from toxic and abusive people.

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  • Bette Lainez
  • 03-18-19

If you are still in the relationship.

If you are still in the relationship, this will support you in the process of beginning to demystify everything that has been going on and recognizing the reality of what you are experiencing.

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  • Louise
  • 04-24-20

Great short book overview

Useful reading to refocus, not as in depth as others I've read but covers on basic level so more on an intro or trying to get urself back on track when slipping and short enough to manage quickly.

Sentences repeated few times during narrative but guess technical glitch, but didn't impact just made me think hasn't she just said that. We all have that gaslight moment... 😂

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  • Porsha Flore
  • 03-19-19

If you want to learn more about survival guide.

If you want to learn more about survival guide I will suggest to follow this book. In this book the author provide so many helpful information about emotional and narcissistic. The content was so good and easy that anyone understand it. I will recommended this book to some of my friend.

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  • Gail Threadgill
  • 03-17-19

This is an amazing audiobook for anyone.

This book opened my eyes to toxic behaviors I was experiencing in relationship. This is an amazing audiobook for anyone who has lived through the experience and survived narcissistic abuse.

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  • Thomasine Bauch
  • 03-17-19

Helpful audiobook!

If you are the victim of domestic violence of the hands of a narcissist you need to listen this book. As a matter of fact, I am going to purchase two more books to give to some family members in hopes that it will help them heal.

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  • Tuan Reuther
  • 03-16-19

It is very informative and was a real eye opener.

It is very informative and was a real eye opener. As a matter of fact, I am going to purchase two more books to give to some family members in hopes that it will help them heal.

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  • Lianne Zuniga
  • 03-16-19

I absolutely needed this book.

I absolutely needed this book. This book gave me so much clarity about what was happening in my relationship and everything was spot on about my narcissistic partner. I have now started the no-contact phase.

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  • Isaac Magana
  • 03-16-19

Highly recommend.

If you are in a relationship with a narcissist you must hear this book. Highly recommend.

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  • Madelaine Ralphs
  • 03-15-19

This book is incredibly well researched.

This book is incredibly well researched, organized, and presented. This book will provide you with great value and insight on everything you are going through and what you need to do next.

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  • Mollarks
  • 05-21-21

helpful and insightful

this particular book was handy in my time of need, mainly recognizing the relationship I was in. help to get out if it, and creating moments of clarity.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 04-25-21

Editting needs a major overall

Mixed bag with this and I really need to stop buying books that are so short. The content of this had some great points that I'd previously not heard of however they skimmed them, then repeated them and you never got into detail. The editting was shocking. Wrong chapter numbers quoted. Multiple sentences repeated directly after one another. At first I thought 'Is this for dramatic effect?', but no. Chapter 9 (if I recall), had at least 5 of these in 10-minute period. Very disjointing and the errors made me start questioning the validity of the authors knowledge in general. Was the poor production evidence of poor knowledge base. Could be so much more but not worth my monthly spend.

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  • Sera
  • 04-14-21

Absolutely an amazing book on helping to heal


Thanking the author so much! You have no idea how helpful you have been and how much positivity you have put back in to my life.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 09-12-20

very relevant content

this has helped me on my road to healing. I felt like the words were written about me and my abuser.
if you are looking for a guide to help on your path to healing, this book is for you.

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  • Jason Stephenson
  • 04-25-23

Excellent book very insightful.

This book is an excellent book and very insightful. It has given me an indication of what my friend is going through in her relationship. It’s a much needed book so thank you very much. Well spoken and great information.

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