# 311. Heather - Pt 2 of 2 Pts - Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, Violence & Attempted Murder Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848/311-heather-pt-2-of-2-pts-surviving-narcissistic-abuse-violence-attempted-murder Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848/311-heather-pt-2-of-2-pts-surviving-narcissistic-abuse-violence-attempted-murder.md Podcast: [WHEN DATING HURTS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848) Published: 2026-02-17T10:05:00+00:00 Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/1402/swap.fm/track/2IMk17EdnEqyRhJTIpIU/traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN9043975988.mp3?updated=1770674881 Audio file: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/1402/swap.fm/track/2IMk17EdnEqyRhJTIpIU/traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN9043975988.mp3?updated=1770674881 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/when-dating-hurts-2250848/episodes/311-heather-pt-2-of-2-pts-surviving-narcissistic-abuse-violence-attempted-murder Duration seconds: 2314 ## Resource Trigger Warning / Content Disclaimer: This raw, true survivor story contains explicit details of heavy drug use, narcissistic abuse, physical violence, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Heather bravely steps forward to share her unfiltered journey in this two-part series. Many assume drugs were the root of her nightmare — but Heather makes one thing crystal clear: drugs do not cause abuse; they only make abuse far worse. She knows this truth from painful, firsthand experience. In Part 2, you’ll hear about: • Growing up with narcissistic parents who shaped her early trauma • A string of emotionally and physically abusive boyfriends • Her dangerous marriage to a violent ex-husband who nearly ended her life It’s nothing short of a miracle that Heather is still here today. Despite the years of manipulation, control, beatings, and terror, Heather fought her way back to the strong, authentic woman she was always meant to be. Her greatest lifeline? Herself — and her son, Abe. Together, this mother-son duo refused to give up. They saved each other, broke the cycle, and are now both thriving in freedom and healing. If you or someone you love is trapped in narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, toxic relationships, or battling addiction-fueled trauma, Heather’s story will give you hope, validation, and proof that recovery and freedom are possible. Perfect for anyone searching: • Narcissistic abuse recovery stories • Domestic violence survivor interviews • Escaping abusive relationships with children • Healing from narcissistic parents • Drug addiction and intimate partner violence • Real stories of surviving attempted murder 💬 Share this episode with any survivor, friend, or family member who needs to hear they are not alone and that it’s never too l… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/when-dating-hurts-2250848/episodes/311-heather-pt-2-of-2-pts-surviving-narcissistic-abuse-violence-attempted-murder/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-dating-hurts-2250848/311-heather-pt-2-of-2-pts-surviving-narcissistic-abuse-violence-attempted-murder.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.