How do you fall in love with a narcissist? The same way you boil a frog—slowly, and with just enough compliments.

If, like so many others before you, you sit hung up, wondering if it’s possible the problem isn’t you, that it might actually be the other person, this book is for you.

Whether you're waking up to the red flags or already planning your great escape, this book will help you:

Understand how narcissists are made (it’s not just mommy issues)

Recognize the subtle manipulations that keep you doubting yourself

Break free without losing your mind—or your sense of humor

Get divorce ready (if that's your plan)Heal your soul

Protect your children from generational trauma in this honest, insightful, and at times laugh-out-loud guide to navigating the rocky road of narcissistic relationships, Riley Ellis combines personal stories, sharp wit, and psychological insight to answer the question so many survivors ask: How did this happen to me?

From growing up with a narcissistic father to marrying one (because apparently, childhood trauma likes an encore), Riley pulls no punches while walking listeners through the manipulation, emotional confusion, and trauma bonding that keep people stuck.

For anyone who's loved a narcissist and lived to tell the tale, this book is your no-nonsense, slightly sweary support group in a book.