The Invisible Grip of Covert Narcissism: Renee Swanson on Abuse, Anger, and Self-Trust
Summary
Renee Swanson, host of the Covert Narcissism Podcast, discusses how survivors of covert narcissistic abuse often internalize blame due to their self-reflective nature. She explains the physical toll of chronic stress, linking it to autoimmune issues, and describes the exhausting vigilance required to monitor a partner’s volatile moods. Swanson emphasizes that victims often join the abuser in self-judgment, mistaking this familiarity for chemistry, and offers strategies for recognizing these dynamics without shame.
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