In this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke interviews Sybil Cummin, Sybil is a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor who has extensive experience working with survivors of these types of abuse. She shares with us how she got started in this niche and explains what narcissism and narcissistic abuse really look like. Narcissist abuse is a particularly insidious form of domestic violence where the abuser seeks to gain and maintain power over their intimate partner and children. They may start with emotional abuse and gaslighting in order ...
In this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke interviews Sybil Cummin, Sybil is a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor who has extensive experience working with survivors of these types of abuse. She shares with us how she got started in this niche and explains what narcissism and narcissistic abuse really look like.
Narcissist abuse is a particularly insidious form of domestic violence where the abuser seeks to gain and maintain power over their intimate partner and children. They may start with emotional abuse and gaslighting in order to make their victim doubt themselves.
Sybil recommends reconnecting with safe people, making a safety plan, accessing outside help from organizations such as domestic violence agencies or therapists, and educating oneself on what to expect when leaving. She discusses how it’s important for survivors to prioritize their safety above all else.
Tune in to this week’s episode of the Unperfected Pod as Sybil emphasizes the importance of finding supportive people who understand the situation!
[00:01 - 01:44] Introduction
- Brooke introduces Sybil to the show!
- Sybil is a licensed professional counselor specializing in working with survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse, including the youngest witnesses
- She created the Rising Beyond Community and Podcast to offer hope and strategies for healing from abusive relationships
[01:45 - 14:39] Navigating Abusive Relationships
- Narcissism is a mental health diagnosis characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, the constant need for admiration, exploitation of others, and lack of empathy
- Domestic abuse is not limited to low-income, young females and blue-collar perpetrators
- Gaslighting is a common behavior in narcissistic abuse, causing the victim to doubt their identity
- What is love bombing in an abusive relationship?
[14:40 - 25:03] Recognizing The Warning Signs Of Narcissistic Abuse
- What are the internal red flags to listen to?
- Co-parenting is not a reality with an abusive ex-partner; Parallel parenting is necessary
- Documenting is important to protect yourself from post-separation abuse
- Getting therapy for yourself and your children is important in navigating post-separation abuse
[25:04 - 46:04] Closing Segment
- Sybil shares with her listeners to have open conversations and give their children the gift of perspective by providing a safe and loving home
- Visit https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ for resources and information on the summit
- To learn more about Brooke and her work, listeners can visit Brooke Jean LLC!
Tweetable Quotes:
“Know that you are not alone… So many people are going through this, and the more connected you can be and finding the people that understand what you're going through, that you don't have to defend yourself over and over and over, that can be one of the most healing things for you.” – Sybil Cummin
“I think the most important thing that you can do to help your babies is to give them the gift of perspective in your home. You are giving them unconditional love. You are setting some structure and some boundaries that are compassionate to you and allowing them to have a voice in their things.” - Sybil Cummin
You can connect with Sybil Cummin through her:
Website: Rising Beyond PC
Website: Beyond Power and Control
Podcast: Rising Beyond PC
LinkedIn: Sybil Cummin
Instagram: @risingbeyondpc
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