Episode

Born into a Cult. Then Married a Narcissist. Is Coercive Control Stealing Your Life?

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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
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Jun 8, 2026
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Summary

Were you born into a cult — or did you unknowingly marry one? If you've ever felt trapped, controlled, and unable to trust your own reality — whether in a religion, a family system, or a relationship — you may have been living inside a cult of two. Narcissistic abuse operates through the same coercive control and psychological manipulation that keep cult members from ever questioning their reality. Brooke Deanne, trauma healing mentor and author of Shattered, Broken and Beau...