

Debrief | Trauma Bonding, Punishment, & Control in Val’s Story
In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon breaks down Val’s story through the lens of trauma bonding, emotional punishment, silent treatment, intermittent reinforcement, and the long process of seeing the cycle clearly. The episode also explores why leaving may require distance, and why the body often…
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