Escaping the Covert Narcissist

Starting Over After Divorce When You're Falling Apart

Escaping the Covert Narcissist

Show Notes

You finally left, so why does freedom feel like falling apart? This is the part of starting over after divorce that no one posts about.

Still living with her ex after filing for divorce, Sammie DeMarco was losing sleep, barely eating, and growing more unwell under relentless stress.

She speaks honestly about the warning signs, what inpatient psychiatric care was really like, and the therapy and support that helped her begin again.

Then she rebuilds from zero with a puppy named Arizona and a new apartment in Jacksonville. Learn how asking for help can feel like courage, not failure.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Sammie DeMarco is a certified life coach, not a licensed therapist, and this show is not therapy, counseling, or medical or mental-health treatment. If you are in crisis or in an unsafe situation, please contact a qualified professional or your local emergency services. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Powered by The Advisor Network.

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