Victory After Family Abuse

Host Zaria Spell recounts her teenage decision to stop identifying as Christian after watching a documentary, and the resulting conflict living with a narcissistic father and enabler stepmom. She describes coercion into religious practices, deteriorating mental health, and regret over not asserting stronger boundaries as a teen. The episode emphasizes self-forgiveness, the importance of setting bo...

Host Zaria Spell reflects on growing up with narcissistic parents and how those early relationships shape our attachment and understanding of love. She explains how survivors gain a piercing clarity about family dynamics, the value of setting boundaries or going no-contact, and how reclaiming independence is a powerful act of healing. This episode offers validation and encouragement for anyone nav...

Host Zaria Spell introduces the Victory After Family Abuse podcast and shares her story of growing up with a covert narcissist mother whose envy and calculated mistreatment shaped her childhood. She recounts moving between cities, the painful realization in her teens that her mother’s behavior was intentional, and how she stopped blaming herself. Zaria explains how reclaiming her worth and g...