Road Rage & Other Terrifying Ways Narcissists Use Cars to Intimidate You — Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

If you've ridden in a car with a narcissist, then you've likely experienced them using their driving to intimidate, threaten, or scare you. People with narcissistic traits often use vehicles like a weapon, turning you into more of a hostage instead of a passenger.

This week, Dr. Kerry and co-host Lynn break down why road rage and narcissism frequently co-occur and how the car gets used for far more than just driving, i

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What to actually do if you're experiencing narcissistic abuse but you can't leave yet
Why "how do I make them stop?" is the wrong first question,
Why grey rock can backfire behind the wheel
And the dangerous assumption nearly every survivor makes about their own safety.

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LYNN STRATHDEE is a UK-based psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in echoism, narcissistic abuse recovery, and the unconscious patterns that keep survivors stuck in repeating relationship cycles. A former educator turned therapist, Lynn brings both clinical training and lived experience to her private practice, where she works with clients online and in person. Her approach goes beyond surface-level psychoeducation to the deeper identity work that creates lasting change.

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