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When Love Hurts: Inside I Love You, My Narcissist

Show Notes:
In this episode of Beyond Mommy Dearest, host Noelani Pearl Hernandez sits down with Ali and Stefanie Schmahl, the producers behind the powerful upcoming film I Love You, My Narcissist. Together, they explore the emotional complexity of loving someone whose behavior is manipulative, controlling, and deeply harmful.

Allie and Stephanie share what inspired them to create the film and how their research into narcissistic dynamics led them to interview survivors and experts, including Dr. Ramani, one of the leading voices on narcissistic abuse. The film blends documentary insight with fictional storytelling to help audiences understand the patterns, confusion, and emotional impact that narcissistic relationships can create.

During the conversation, they discuss the subtle warning signs of narcissistic abuse, why survivors often struggle to leave, and how manipulation, gaslighting, and power dynamics slowly erode a person’s sense of self. They also highlight why it’s important to challenge the myths surrounding survivors and recognize that narcissistic abuse can happen to anyone.

This episode is a powerful reminder that survivors are not weak, that narcissistic abuse is often misunderstood, and that conversations like these help people finally put language to experiences they may have carried silently for years.

Learn more about the film and upcoming release:
Watch Party Sign-Up:
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Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fh6bzqrhYc

Teaser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xjCWCuualc

Film Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ilymn.film

Film Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ilymn.film/

Alefcine Production Company: https://alefcinepictures.com/productions/

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Alefcine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alefcinepictures

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