Their Sad Breakup Apologies Are Fake! The Truth About Narcissists

Have you heard the narcissist's breakup apologies? Sometimes, they beg and grovel. Other times, they claim to love us. That they want the save the relationship; but do they?  In this episode, Dr. Kerry and Lisa Sonni discuss the confusing dynamic of narcissistic partners claiming to be changing and addressing the relationship issues, only aren’t. Learn how survivors can tell the difference between genuine effort from sophisticated manipulation.  Is it tricky to distinguish real from fake love? The real from the exploitative breakup apologies? Be sure to check out this week’s Podcast Extra on how to spot someone lying about their intentions. Get immediate access to this exclusive content when you subscribe here: substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse ******************* Stay in Touch with US! Kerry McAvoy, PhD Youtube -    / kerrymcavoyphd   Instagram -   / kerrymcavoyphd   TikTok -   / kerrymcavoyphd   Facebook -   / kerrymcavoyphd   Lisa Sonni Youtube -    / @lisasonni   Instagram -   / _stronger_than_before_coach   Tiktok -   / _stronger_than_before   Facebook -   / strongerthanbeforecoaching   Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D. Dr. Kerry, a retired psychologist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. Her blogs have been featured in Mamami, YourTango, Scary Mommy, and The Good Men Project. In Love You More, Dr. McAvoy gives an uncensored glimpse into her survival of narcissistic abuse, and her workbook, First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist, helps victims break free from the confusion common in abusive relationships. She hosts the Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse podcast and offers trauma-related advice on social media. Lisa Sonni Lisa Sonni is a certified Life & Relationship Coach, specializing in trauma bond recovery and abuse education, who helps clients from all walks of life overcome challenges stemming from traumatic partnerships. She has published an online self-guided course, The Trauma Bond Recovery Course, and several books, The Trauma Bond Recovery Journal, and Surviving to Thriving: A Six-Step Blueprint to Narcissistic Abuse Healing and Recovery. With 7 professional certifications and her own personal experience as a survivor of narcissistic abuse, her expertise is geared towards getting clients to a good space in their lives and within themselves. Lisa has two children and enjoys cooking, reading, and walks. She is a popular content creator on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube under the name Stronger Than Before with over 1M followers, where she educates people on abuse tactics, narcissism and domestic violence.  She has helped thousands of women exit and rebuild their lives. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Narcissists and Fake Therapy 00:41 Questioning Real Love 01:00 The Mixed Messages of Narcissistic Relationships 02:11 When Words and Actions Align 03:45 False Promises of Change 05:15 Holding on to Hope 06:20 Redefining Love: What It Feels Like 08:12 Recognizing Abuse vs. Love 09:04 Understanding Love Through Boundaries 11:35 Protest Behavior and Loss of Control 13:03 Testing Authenticity in Relationships 14:45 When Narcissists Change Tactics 16:30 The Emotional Labor Trap 18:10 Why Love Shouldn’t Be Conditional 20:00 Protecting Children from Narcissistic Parents 24:05 Helping Kids Process Emotional Pain 26:45 Closing Reflections and Next Steps