You’ve prayed. You’ve begged. You’ve tried everything—counseling, marriage intensives, even changing yourself completely. But he’s still not changing. Why?
In this episode of the Enough is Enough podcast, Dr. David E. Clarke, Christian psychologist and author, exposes the painful truth: narcissists don’t change—and the church often gets it wrong by telling women to stay and suffer.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why your narcissistic husband won’t change—no matter how much you pray
How Christian communities unintentionally enable abuse by preaching patience over action
Why the man you married was fake—and how narcissists use “just enough” kindness to keep you trapped
The spiritual truth: God does not call you to be a martyr to abuse
What steps to take to get emotionally strong and break free
Dr. Clarke explains how the cycle of manipulation, false hope, and emotional torment keeps women stuck—and what actually works to break free and heal.
📘 Want to confirm if you’re living with a narcissist? Start with Dr. Clarke’s book My Marriage Hurts
https://www.davideclarkephd.com/product-page/my-marriage-hurts
🔥 Need to break free from the lies keeping you stuck? Read 20 Lies That Keep You with Your Abuser
https://www.davideclarkephd.com/product-page/20-lies-that-keep-you-with-your-abuser-1
💥 Ready to break the trauma bond for good? Codependent Hell is your roadmap.
https://www.davideclarkephd.com/product-page/codependent-hell
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