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Dating a Sociopath: True Stories of Hurt and Healing – Part I

May 21, 2015

“No matter how worthless you feel, or someone else is making you feel, you’re not. You create your future.” — Chrystal Rose

Chrystal Rose and Sarah Hay live in different corners of the world, but they share much in common. Both are driven, creative, accomplished professionals with a gift for words. And neither of their paths to empowerment has been easy.

Both women went through hell, after becoming intimately involved with men on the sociopath spectrum. They not only lived to tell about it—thank goodness—but were bold and caring enough to share their stories, with hopes of helping others.

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In Part I of Girl Boner’s dating-a-sociopath series, August interviews both women on their journeys—how they met their exes, the red flags that emerged, how they broke free, lessons learned from the experience and how they eventually progressed from victims to survivors to thrivers.

You’ll also learn:

  • The basic clinical differences between narcissist, sociopath and psychopath
  • Common warning signs that a partner is sociopathic, such as “love-bombing”
  • Why it’s so difficult for partners to leave amid abuse
  • How sociopathy affects physical and emotional intimacy in a relationship
  • Ways to begin healing
  • Dr. Megan’s answers to questions from a listener who is currently involved with a sociopath

Listening options:

iTunes   Stitcher Radio  (available to subscribers first)

Enticing extras:

Chrystal Rose:  The Indie Chicks   XtalRose.com   @Xtal_Rose

Sarah Hay:  Adventures in Our Energy Leap   Fashion vs. Climage Change   @SarahxHay

August’s experience: From “Soul Mate” to Soul Sucker: My Relationship with a Sociopath

Dr. Megan Fleming: Great Life, Great Sex!   @MeganFlemingPhD    Dr. Megan on Facebook

Related resources:

Melanie Tonia Evans: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and Empowerment – recommended by Sarah

Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed by Wendy Behary – recommended by Dr. Megan

The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker – recommended by August

Stay tuned to Girl Boner Radio and August’s blog for more in this series. Meanwhile, let us know what you think! Post a comment below, or contact August through social media or privately.

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  1. Cora says

    May 21, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Very interesting August! I agree that women are less often associated with psychopathy, but I definitely can think of some examples of women who personify the narcissistic and controlling identity

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      May 21, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      I can think of examples, too. Interestingly, the most violent story I’ve heard recently involves a female psychopath (at least, that’s how she seems). Such sad and scary stuff.

      Thanks so much for listening!

      Reply
  2. Aurora Jean Alexander says

    May 21, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    I was fascinated by all the information coming in. This was a very informative and wise time. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      May 28, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      So glad it struck you, Aurora! I’ve learned a great deal from the series, too.

      Reply
      • Aurora Jean Alexander says

        May 24, 2017 at 5:38 pm

        Yeah – I learned a GREAT deal from this… too bad I didn’t even THINK it could have been useful for ME. Half a year after this series, it finally struck me I was dating a sociopath myself. *sigh*
        Really… sometimes I think my brain works in slow-motion…

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  3. KM Huber says

    May 21, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    This series is so powerful, August, and so haunting. It may be the ultimate act of courage to revisit moments–wounds–that could have ended lives. Yet, those you interview not only survived but emerged as beacons for those yet to begin the journey. Thank you, August, and all of your guests for being so brave, so thoughtful.
    Karen

    Reply
    • August McLaughlin says

      May 28, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Beautifully said, Karen. I agree about the women’s courage. It goes to show how deeply they wish to help others, which is so moving. Thanks for the wonderful support!

      Reply

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