Disguised Lies
Child of a Narcissist, Wife of Another A Journey from Discovery to Recovery
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Set in the late 1950s, Melbourne, the true story, Disguised Lies, transverses the toxic cycle of Narcissistic abuse and the attitudes of the time, which supported it. It's about life immersed in and surviving beyond Narcissistic personality-disordered relationships, relayed from the experiences of numerous abusive connections. Initially told through the eyes of a child of a Narcissist and later, as the wife of another, it's a story of survival, strength, and honouring oneself against all odds. Tainted with family tragedies, financial loss, drug additions, an unceasing six-year court battle, and the discovery of a disturbing family secret, Disguised Lies is deeply moving yet bursting with hope and inspiration. Experiences revealed may surprise, disturb, or resonate with cavernous familiarity, warm the heart, and soothe the soul. With clear messages, insights, and awareness embedded throughout the story, it supports the author's belief that anyone may emanate self-reliance and grace from the most tragic and diverse challenges if willing to do the work with clear intentions and the correct care support network. It's a story about discovery and recovery, unearthing profound personal power to enable one's ability to rise above something that does not define the preyed upon but magnifies the weaknesses of the shameless perpetrators.
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In her debut book, Disguised Lies, Olivia Dalton chronicles a harrowing journey through a coercively abusive, alcohol-fuelled childhood and, later as an adult, other relationships marked by narcissistic disorder. She offers insights into achieving the realizations necessary for healing, providing clear, intentional pathways for resilience against gaslighting, betrayal, the lovebomb-devalue-discard cycle, and the re-empowerment of the human spirit. Dalton presents tools to transform the mind, body, and spirit, enabling victims to break free from the toxic, cyclical bindings of abuse. By merging light humour with the cringe-worthy subject of narcissism, Olivia’s story balances intensity and inspiration. In her profound, poignantly disturbing, yet uplifting narrative, she explores the spectral characteristics and behavioural stages of narcissistic abuse, the causations, and how she strategically protected and disentangled herself from a lengthy coercively controlled marriage. She also recounts surviving an arduous court battle over property. Peace, purpose, and freedom are the objectives woven into her moving story, culminating in an ending that will leave you speechless. Olivia is many things: an entrepreneur, humanitarian, motivational speaker, and advocate for the liberties and fundamental human rights of women, children, and the vulnerable to exploitation. She is also a thought leader, natural intuitive, inspirator, and mentor. Above all, she’s a survivor!