Shattered Trust : Surviving Narcissists in the People Closest to You

by Wesley C. Wilson

Shattered Surviving Narcissists in the People Closest to You“How to Heal After Being Hurt by Narcissistic Family, Friends, Partners, Coworkers, and Even Your Own ChildrenWhat do you do when the people who were supposed to love you are the ones who leave the deepest scars?In this raw, powerful, and deeply personal book, Shattered Trust takes you on a journey through the silent agony of being emotionally wounded by those closest to you—narcissistic parents, partners, friends, coworkers, and even children. With an emotionally immersive style, each chapter reveals the subtle manipulations, gaslighting, and betrayals that survivors know too well.You’ll • The difference between narcissistic traits and full-blown narcissistic personality disorder• How family systems create scapegoats, golden children, and emotional slaves• The addictive nature of trauma bonding in romantic relationships• What it feels like to be erased by someone you love• How to survive narcissism in the workplace• The unspoken grief of parenting a narcissistic child• Practical tools for setting boundaries, going low or no contact, and rebuilding your sense of selfThis book doesn’t just expose narcissistic abuse—it helps you understand it, name it, and rise from it. Whether you’re still entangled or standing in the aftermath, Shattered Trust will validate your story, guide your healing, and remind you of the power you still hold, You are not crazy. You are not alone. And you can heal.

84 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2025