Michael Sunset’s memoir describes textbook narcissistic abuse. It details the way he was systematically manipulated by his ex-wife, her father, his mother, and sister to believe he had a mental illness that he did not have. His ex-wife worked to manipulate mental health professionals and the family court system to obtain control of their finances and daughter during their divorce process. He describes how confusing this type of abuse is to experience and how to defend against it.
Many victims experience emotional abuse in the form of gaslighting, projection, smear campaigns, stonewalling, reality distortions, and financial abuse. A narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath will use anyone they can as a tool to manipulate a situation in an attempt to get what they want. They are often successful at getting you to doubt your perception of reality along with others. This leaves targets or victims feeling depressed, numb, paralyzed, confused, and in some cases suicidal. It can also cause severe anxiety, rumination, and leave you feeling alone. Many victims that have children with a narcissist have an extremely difficult time managing emotions during long drawn out custody battles. This book will describe the steps you can take to successfully navigate the Court process. There are many people out there wondering what happened and how to pick up the pieces and move on with their lives as a result of this type of abuse. This book will give readers insight as to what that experience is like and how to do successfully take back your life! $2.99 on Kindle.