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Divorcing a narcissist: read the contents plus chapter 1

Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience. This book is written for the spouse of such a personality, to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking. It will help you recognise narcissistic behaviour, prime you on what challenges lie ahead and provide practical insights on how to survive the process. It will also help you work with your lawyer so you can both understand the potential pitfalls that could frustrate attempts to finalise your separation. The book is a companion volume to our book for lawyers, Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide

Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience.

This book is written for the spouse of such a personality, to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking. It will help you recognise narcissistic behaviour, prime you on what challenges lie ahead and provide practical insights on how to survive the process.

It will also help you work with your lawyer so you can both understand the potential pitfalls that could frustrate attempts to finalise your separation.

The book is a companion volume to our book for lawyers, Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide

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About <strong>the</strong> authors<br />

Dr Supriya McKenna<br />

Supriya started her career as a family doctor (GP) and magazine health writer in<br />

<strong>the</strong> UK. Having developed an interest in <strong>the</strong> field of narcissism, she now works<br />

as an educator, writer, coach and mentor in this area. She advises professionals<br />

dealing with clients who have been affected by <strong>narcissist</strong>ic individuals, and also<br />

works directly with those who have fallen victim to <strong>narcissist</strong>ic abuse, including<br />

in <strong>the</strong> area of separation and divorce. She has hands-on experience of <strong>the</strong> UK<br />

Family Court system, and is committed to raising awareness of personality disordered<br />

individuals in society at large, in order to minimise <strong>the</strong> adverse impact<br />

<strong>the</strong>y can have on those around <strong>the</strong>m, and to empower victims to break <strong>the</strong> generational<br />

chains of <strong>narcissist</strong>ic abuse.<br />

Supriya is a moderately accomplished singer, an amateur poet, a dog lover and<br />

proud mo<strong>the</strong>r. She adores <strong>the</strong> great British countryside, beautiful landscapes<br />

and excellent architecture.<br />

Karin Walker<br />

Karin is a solicitor, mediator, arbitrator (finance and children) and a collaborative<br />

practitioner. She founded KGW Family Law, based in Woking, UK, in 2012,<br />

where her objective remains to guide clients towards <strong>the</strong> best possible solution<br />

that places family first.<br />

Karin is recognised by both <strong>the</strong> Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a<br />

leader in her field. She regularly writes on <strong>the</strong> subject of family law, speaks nationally<br />

and internationally on all aspects of family law and has made appearances<br />

in <strong>the</strong> national press and on television. She was an elected member of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Resolution National Committee and chair of <strong>the</strong> Resolution DR committee<br />

from 2014 to 2017.<br />

Karin is married with two children and two grandchildren. She is a Liveryman of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Worshipful Company of Arbitrators and a Trustee of Guildford Shakespeare<br />

Company. She enjoys gardening, running, walking her dog and spending time<br />

with her family and friends.<br />

Supriya and Karin have also co-written a companion book for legal practitioners<br />

– Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner’s Guide.<br />

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