Dawn Ranae Hanlon –

Grief Counselor, Wordsmith, Podcaster

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Domestic Violence stems from emotional abuse

“I don’t remember when the first time he hit me was. Because the verbal abuse had been going on for so long.” 

— Dawn Ranae Ep. 92 Empath and the Narcissist podcast

Narcissist emotionally abuse their partners. It’s a boost of power, they get a high off controlling. And in some cases the narcissistic abuse will escalate to violence.

You Don’t Know what goes on Behind Closed Doors.

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“I didn’t say that.” — “You’re too sensitive!” — “No one will believe you!” “you made me so angry if you had just done X, if you had only said this, if you had only worn something different, then I wouldn’t have hurt you.” 

Are these phrases familiar?… Then you may be dealing with a narcissist. They convince you the abuse is your fault, or worse! — that it never happened!

On the outside they are perfect citizens and everyone doesn’t believe a victim because they have bought into their lie. 

Keep a journal of accounts. Document the anger and actions. Keep the apology letters they right you. So you can look back, when they gaslight you, that you are not crazy and that you don’t deserve any of this. …

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Stop taking responsibility for other’s actions, it can cost you your life. Be True to Yourself. Love shouldn’t hurt. Do not ignore the signs of Narcissistic Abuse. 

Today I share a conversation with Dawn Ranae. She shares her raw story of Narcissistic Abuse, domestic & physical violence and survival. Listen to full episode above..

Here are some key moments:

• Be True to Yourself
• You Don’t Know what goes on behind closed doors
• If you are grieving and they’re struggling. And I just want people to know that doesn’t have to define you.
• The reason for abuse is always put upon the victim
• They really cut their self esteem low in order to continue to put themselves up and to control you.

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Are Narcissists Violent? | Ep 92

Stop taking responsibility for other’s actions, it can cost you your life. Be True to Yourself. Love shouldn’t hurt. Do not ignore the signs of Narcissistic Abuse. 

by Raven Scott Nguyen October 4, 2022January 19, 2024

Dawn’s Bio:

Dawn is a domestic abuse survivor, mother, widow of her true love and podcaster. As a wordsmith she offers products, coaching & community thru words to create healthy self image. “Words have power. Use them well.”