In a society that often downplays or dismisses men's emotional struggles, Dave's willingness to share his story and engage in open dialogue is a powerful testament to the importance of breaking the silence. In this episode, Dave shares how he navigated growing up with a narcissistic mother, married a narcissistic woman, found healing and reclaimed his life. ✅ All things toxic family  ✅ The Value of No Contact when nothing else works  ✅ Breaking destructive generational patterns of poor parenting  ✅ Repeating patterns of abuse with romantic partners  ✅ Starting Fresh  ✅Healing childhood and marital wounding  ✅ Establishing a strong sense of self through the setting of healthy boundaries  Dave, founder of @healing.after.a.narcissist on Instagram, is dedicated to raising awareness and providing education on narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Through his platform, he validates people's experiences and offers valuable tips on healing after encountering narcissistic individuals in all aspects of life. His mission is to empower others to navigate the aftermath of such toxic relationships and find healing and resilience. Mentioned in the episode: 📌 [Book] The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté MD - https://bit.ly/3QMhCPY  📌 TEDx Talk Not All Parents Are Good by Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://youtu.be/deyHwDkG7oc  📌 [Podcast] How to Effectively Co-Parent with a Narcissist on Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari - https://bit.ly/3QNHZVP  Connect with Dave: 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing.after.a.narcissist/  ***** NEW BOOK!!!  Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve - https://amzn.to/3UhURWI  ***** Books by Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members: Tools to Maintain Boundaries, Deal with Criticism, and Heal from Shame After Ties Have Been Cut. - https://amzn.to/3L3sMuA  ⚉ But It’s Your Family…: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath - https://amzn.to/3tuNQEn  ⚉ Your Pocket Therapist: Quick Hacks for Dealing with Toxic People While Empowering Yourself - https://amzn.to/3JBql1R  ⚉ Success Equations: A Path to Living an Emotionally Wealthy Life - https://amzn.to/3uobd1u  ⚉ Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person - https://amzn.to/36mlXp5  Connect with Dr. Sherrie Campbell: ⚉ Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/  ⚉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD  Check out the Sherapy Master Class: The Toxic Family