Silence can be deafening—and when it’s used by a narcissist, it becomes one of the most painful forms of emotional abuse. The silent treatment isn’t about taking time to cool off or reflect—it’s about punishment and control. It’s their way of sending a clear, devastating message: You don’t matter until I say you do.

As I’ve been interviewing guests for my new podcast, Bent Not Broken: Starting Over After Abuse, several have mentioned the term “covert narcissist.” I’ve experienced narcissistic behavior before, but it made me wonder—what’s the difference between a narcissist and a covert one? The word “narcissist” has become more familiar in recent years as research sheds light on this complex personality disorder.

As you may already know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In my effort to continually educate on the red flags and subtleties of abuse, especially gaslighting, I wanted to point out five common misconceptions.

Hard to believe that 2022 is almost over. The book sales are going well and the novel, “Torched - Burnt By a Gaslighter”, can be found on my website at www.brokentoboldness.com or on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Walmart. It is also available in electronic format (i.e., Kindle).

Thank you all for the pre-orders! Due to Hurricane Ian, there was a shipping delay. I am expecting the novels on 10/19/22. As soon as I get them, I will be personally signing a message to each of you and then ship them. All novels will be shipped out by 10/21/22. Thank you all for your patience.