I never knew any of these things were characteristics of love bombing or were the red flags that I was too quick to ignore. In the beginning, I felt like I was on cloud nine. I finally felt like I had met the man of my dreams and that all the hardships and past difficult relationships were finally worth it. Now, with perspective, I have the insight that these tactics and strategies were moves that he had calculated right from the very beginning.

Trying to navigate seeking justice against narcissistic abuse is challenging and can be draining, but know that you are not alone in the pursuit of justice. This can be challenging in that there are numerous obstacles and barriers and can be extremely oppressive to survivors, but it can also be rewarding in the sense that you are speaking your voice and your voice matters! Your story MATTERS!