They charm. They captivate. Then they destroy.
You know something is deeply wrong. The person you love-or once loved-leaves you doubting your own reality. One moment they adore you. The next, you don’t recognize them. And no one believes you.
You’re not crazy. You’re not too sensitive. You’re dealing with a narcissistic abuser. This is Volume 1 of the most comprehensive clinical guide ever written on narcissistic abuse-2,000 pages across 8 volumes, distilled from 35 years of clinical practice and over 10,000 consultations with survivors.
In this volume, you’ll discover: → The 13 behavioral patterns that reveal a true narcissistic abuser-not just a difficult person → Why everyone else thinks they’re wonderful (the "irreproachable" social mask explained) → The 7 key distortions in how they see the world-and why reasoning with them never works → Whether they know exactly what they’re doing (the answer is more disturbing than you think) → Can they ever change? An honest clinical assessment after 35 years → The crucial difference between narcissism and narcissistic abuse → Why they targeted YOU specifically (it’s not what you expect)
This book answers the question that haunts every survivor: "Is this person really a narcissist-or am I the problem?" Pascal Couderc is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who has spent two decades specializing exclusively in narcissistic abuse. He has treated both survivors and-on rare occasions-the abusers themselves.
Understanding is the first step to freedom.This is Volume 1 of 8. Each volume stands alone, but together they form the most complete clinical resource available on narcissistic abuse.