Happy Hour in the Asylum: Beneath the godly facade lurked a depraved narcissistic pastor ...

In love with my rapist.End the constant cycle of abuse; are you prepared to leave it all behind and never look back?At eighty-three, Cathy breaks her silence to raise awareness of narcissistic grooming techniques, types of narcissistic abuse, psychological murder, and recovery. Perhaps the bravest thing she will ever do. This book is not a story of victimhood but a journey of resilience, instinct, and survival.Following a cruel and icy childhood in 40s South Africa, a damaged young Cathy vowed to lead a life of love and integrity, and with the Bible as her blueprint, what could possibly go wrong?Cathy’s quest to find a Christian man led her into the grasp of a charming yet sinister pastor, a narcissist of the highest class, a pathological womanizer, and rapist. After marrying to save his reputation, Cathy quickly became exposed to the ongoing abuses of power within the Church leadership, learning all was not as it seemed.When her silence became a threat, Pastor Neil’s plot to make himself the victim of a seemingly mad woman unfolded; Cathy was labeled ill and insane, while many believed demons possessed her.This book will explain:How childhood abuse can affect a person for lifeNarcissistic grooming techniques: predatory, love bombing, triangulation …Types of narcissists: somatic, cerebral, covert, …Types of narcissistic abuse: emotional, psychological, physical, sexualHow living with a narcissist can affect you in the long termHandling the effects of abuse on your mental & and physical healthLiving with complex PTSD and Anxiety; handling the triggersDealing with mental trauma and physical pain naturallyChanging your mindset to heal and give the gift of loveA message from the Co-Author and Editor:"Reading Cathy's journal and dissecting her past through a series of incredibly moving interviews has inspired me deeply. Considering what she has been through, it is no surprise Cathy now lives with the crippling effects of complex PTSD. As a person of sane mind whose life really got started at seventy, her story proves that no matter what life throws at us, every one of us has the power to overcome it and thrive. I consider Cathy a close friend, a member of my family. This book is for anyone who loves a true story with a powerful core message." - Lauren Love Read more