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November 9, 2022 55 mins

In this second episode of “Bad Boyfriend” Month, the Now What Pod sits down to chat with Bre about her past relationship with a narcissist. She walks us through their courtship and engagement, to finding out he’d actually been defrauding her. 


 


Topics Discussed:


Love Bombing


Discovering she’d been defrauded


Breaking up


Getting back together


Lies and Manipulation


Rebuilding her finances


Picking herself back up


 


Resources:


Love Bombing


https://www.healthline.com/health/love-bombing


Financial Abuse


https://www.verywellmind.com/financial-abuse-4155224


 


About Brea:


Bre(She/Her) is an empathic professional counselor who strives to create a comforting and safe space to grow. Bre received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Ohio and has since worked in a variety of settings helping people overcome anxiety, depression, trauma. She specializes in adolescent issues and parenting, LGBTQ and sexuality, and emotional regulation.


When not working you can find Bre enjoying the outdoors, specifically in or near water kayaking, waterskiing, and swimming. She also enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog.





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