Tommy and The Malicious Controlling Father
About this episode
Tommy shares his experience as a scapegoat child of a malicious controlling father and his journey through abuse and recovery.
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Tommy, a survivor of childhood abuse who grew up as the scapegoat child of a malicious controlling father. From public humiliation and body shaming to gaslighting, circular logic, physical abuse, and impossible expectations, Tommy spent his childhood walking on eggshells while desperately trying to avoid becoming his father's next target. As the abuse intensified, Tommy learned to stay invisible, seek refuge at friends' homes, and eventually turn to alcohol to numb the anxiety, fear, and emotional pain that followed him into adulthood. Years later, after struggling with addiction, relapse, and grief, Tommy began confronting the root causes of his suffering and rebuilding his life through recovery.
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- Debrief | Scapegoating, Humiliation, & Reality Control in Tommy’s Story
- Debrief | The Lost Child, Covert Incest, & Emotional Neglect in Porsha’s Story
- Rerelease: Porsha & The Father Who Made Her Feel Forgotten
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