In this powerful episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with trauma therapist and author Marcy Pusey to explore the deep wounds left by narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, and loss. Marcy blends her personal journey with clinical expertise as she unpacks the hidden impact of family dynamics, the complexities of identity reconstruction, and the silent grief following emotional abuse.
She also opens up about the trauma of her mother-in-law’s homicide, how it affected her marriage, and the transformative role of storytelling in her healing. Together, they uncover what it means to move from survival mode into embodied healing and reclaiming personal power.
🧠 Lived experience and clinical insight must work hand-in-hand in trauma recovery
🔍 Recognizing narcissistic abuse is often a slow, disorienting process
👥 Family dynamics can reinforce unhealthy patterns and blind spots
🪞 Identity loss often follows the realization of long-term emotional abuse
📖 Storytelling is a deeply healing practice for both trauma survivors and therapists
🚫 Emotional abuse can leave deeper scars than physical abuse—and often goes unnoticed
01:14 – Blending personal experience with professional insight
04:12 – The slow process of recognizing emotional abuse
11:14 – Family dynamics and inherited trauma patterns
15:15 – The unraveling of identity after abuse
21:46 – How narcissistic abuse affects the nervous system
23:30 – Grandiosity, disconnection, and emotional survival
26:10 – Barriers to asking for help
26:56 – Grief, trauma, and navigating loss
31:13 – The emotional aftermath of homicide
34:00 – Why storytelling helps integrate trauma
40:12 – The link between emotional and physical health
43:04 – Advocacy, awareness, and creating change
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