April 8, 2026

Escaping Narcissistic Abuse: Tiffiny Newton on Trauma Bonding, Gaslighting & Reclaiming Power

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Show Notes

Six years after leaving an abusive relationship, Tiffiny Newton turned her pain into purpose. As founder of New Tide Consulting LLC and co-founder of Ignite Her Inc., she now empowers women to recognize emotional abuse, create safe exit strategies, and rebuild their confidence and independence.

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Tiffiny shares her experience with love bombing, gaslighting, coercive control, trauma bonding, financial abuse, and the five times she tried to leave before finally escaping.

You’ll learn:

Early red flags of narcissistic and emotional abuse
Why trauma bonding feels like addiction
How to document patterns instead of chasing proof
The importance of defining your personal “line in the sand”
How self-defense training helped her reclaim her power

Tiffiny is also the author of Behind the Smile: The Unseen Signs of Emotional Abuse, a guide that helps loved ones understand why leaving isn’t simple — and how to support someone safely.

If something feels off, it probably is. Words lie. Patterns don’t.

Learn more about Tiffiny at https://www.tiffinynewton.com.

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