# When You Finally Leave—Why a Narcissist Becomes a "Monster”

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Podcast: [Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427)
Published: 2026-04-23T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you're experiencing betrayal trauma after discovering your spouse's secret life, how do you finally leave a long-term narcissistic partner without triggering their rage? A listener from the US writes in, "We've been in and out of therapy for 7 years trying to save our marriage. Two months ago I found out he wasn't sober again. I left and I'm now living with my mother. How do I get out without him turning into a monster? I need strength. I need to be done." In this episode, Kerr...

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