I felt less lonely after I escaped abuse, when I discovered the great book by Veronique Moraldi (French edition) Gardez-vous d’aimer un pervers. It is a warning against falling in love with a narcissistic man. But can we really use the word love in an abusive relationship? It is incredible what an abuser can make a woman do. Domestic violence has nothing to do with the intelligence level. It is a gradual process which aims at killing a woman’s self-esteem so much that she will cope with all kind of abuse. Do not be fooled: physical abuse does not happen immediately in an abusive relationship. Emotional abuse always precedes physical abuse.
Do not fall for an abuser. Do not have children with him. Do not die. Escape. Rebuild your life. Choose life, self-respect and light.
Veronique Moraldi has written a second book (French edition) Et si vous aimiez un pervers narcissique: