Athena & The Cult-Like Predator

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Athena shares the story of a relationship with a calculated predator who entered her life when she was sick, financially vulnerable, isolated, and searching for stability. He offered Athena exactly what she was missing: family, a sense of belonging, financial support, a spiritual connection, and the feeling that she had been specially chosen. As the relationship progressed, it was a whirlwind of good and bad. Athena hardly had time to process the myriad of abuse tactics that were being mixed in with some magical moments as well. And as Athena inched herself out the door, she eventually saw what her abuser was really capable of, and when she left, that fear didn't dissipate; it only got worse.