Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: Mia's story

Mia is a survivor of narcissistic abuse, having been married to a covert narcissist for 29 years. She has recently published a memoir titled Bride-Made. Mia talks about narcissistic personality disorder, coercive control, gaslighting, divorcing a narcissist, and healing from trauma. She hopes her book and her story will raise awareness about narcissistic abuse and help other victims find their voices. In our discussion, Mia shared what it’s like to live in an abusive marriage and the day-to-day reality of being with a narcissistic individual, offering eye-opening insights into what covert narcissism actually looks like. Her hope is to raise awareness about narcissistic abuse and the effects it has on its victims.