S1 E5 - Those Who Live Behind Glass Doors Should Maybe Fucking Open Them

"Legal System Abuse & Dropping the Mask"

This episode covers the period from mid-May through July 2023, focusing on Gary's weaponization of the State Bar grievance process as retaliation for Amy's public disclosure of his actions. Throughout June and July, Gary oscillates between trying to "save" Amy and threatening her career, while simultaneously constructing an elaborate fictional narrative that Amy is on a drug
bender at her mother's house. The episode culminates on July 4th weekend, when Gary,
intoxicated, calls Amy claiming he "hit someone" while driving. Amy calls for a wellness check,
and police break down Gary's new glass front door to find him hiding inside—leading to an
explosive, profanity-laden recording where Gary's mask completely drops.

Suggested Resources for Narcissistic Abuse Awareness and Recovery
 
Guidance & Education from Therapists and Mental Health Professionals
●        Narcissist’s Playbook Movie: https://narcissistsplaybook.uscreen.io/
●        Dr. Ramani https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani 
●        Surviving Narcissim https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingNarcissism
 
Narcissistic Abuse Educators and Recovery Coaches
●        Synful_ https://www.youtube.com/@ResilientAF 
●        Love and Abuse https://www.youtube.com/@LoveandAbuse 
●        Understanding Narcissim https://www.youtube.com/@Understandingnarcissism 
●        The Virtual Couch https://www.youtube.com/@TheVirtualCouchPodcast 
●        Claire Auden https://www.youtube.com/@claireauden
 
Content from “Self-Aware Narcissists”
●        Mental Healness https://www.youtube.com/@MentalHealness
●        Raw Motivations https://www.youtube.com/@RawMotivations
●        The Bat Wolf https://www.youtube.com/@The_Bat_Wolf
 
Other Helpful Content Creators
●        Jefferson Fisher https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher 
●        Jimmy on Relationships https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyonRelationships 
●        Therapy Jeff https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyJeff 
●        Beyond Bitchy Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5NffpSb1tuzmVuq9B71feX 
●        Lisa Bilyeu https://www.youtube.com/@LisaBilyeu 
●        Conflictish https://www.youtube.com/@conflict-ish 
●        Mel Robbins https://www.youtube.com/@melrobbins 
 
Self-Help Resources
●        National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health: https://ncdvtmh.org/
●        CPTSD Foundation https://cptsdfoundation.org/ 
●        Lethality Assessment Questions for First Responders https://shamelesssurvivors.com/lethality-assessment-screen/ 
 
Amy’s Spotify Playlist “Narcissistic Abuse” https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HMgAmeH3u1NjgKNdQxKo3?pi=EyN_jRs6R7ChK 
2025 Phoenix, Bitch!