Love Bombs and Lies
In this episode of Narcissists, Gaslighters and Cheaters, Oh My!, hosts Behk and LAH sit down with Kris, a woman who shares her powerful story of surviving emotional manipulation after a devastating end to her 17-year marriage. What started as a whirlwind romance with a man she met on social media quickly turned into a chaotic rollercoaster of love bombing, betrayal, and gaslighting.
Over the course of five years, Kris uncovered message after message revealing his double life—but every time she confronted him, he twisted the truth, pulled her back in, and promised change. From engagement rings to welcoming his adult daughter into her home, Kris tried to believe in the dream—until the illusion finally shattered. Kris opens up about:
The euphoric highs and crushing lows of their relationship
How manipulation and false hope kept her stuck
The moment she realized she had lost herself
Her journey through heartbreak, therapy, and healing
If you’ve ever been caught in the cycle of manipulation or struggled to find your way back to yourself after toxic love, this episode will hit home.
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Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms of toxic abuse, narcissistic abuse, cheating, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
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