Ever felt invisible? As if society has decided women of a certain age should gracefully step into the shadows? Martina Gruppo knows this feeling all too well - both from experiencing cultural invisibility in Italy and from years spent with a covert narcissist who methodically dimmed her light and tried to take her power.

In this profound conversation, Martina shares her journey from silent suffering to radiant self-reclamation. Her story, captured in her book "Hello Flower," reveals how even the strongest women can become entangled in relationships that slowly strip away their sense of self. With remarkable candor, she describes the perfect storm of early menopause triggered by chemotherapy and a partner who used her vulnerability against her - even suggesting she was "making up" her symptoms.

Martina shares her A.A.B method for healing: Acknowledge what you've been through, Allow yourself to feel all emotions, and Build up your self-esteem. Her message resonates beyond those who've experienced narcissistic relationships, speaking to anyone who's ever felt diminished or overlooked. As she beautifully puts it, "It's amazing when you allow yourself - and I say allow because the empowerment is within us - to feel your own empowerment and take control of your life."

Bio 

Martina Gruppo is a writer, survivor, and advocate for women healing from emotional abuse. After over a decade in a marriage marked by covert narcissism and psychological control, she emerged stronger, wiser, and more determined to reclaim her life. Despite appearing outwardly confident, Martina endured years of manipulation disguised as love—a journey she candidly unpacks in her self-published book, Hello Flower (May 2024). Through her story, she sheds light on the devastating reality of coercive control and the importance of boundaries, self-trust, and healing. Today, Martina lives with intention, making empowered choices that reflect her renewed sense of self. She is a work in progress, proof that it's possible to start over—and thrive 

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