Something is wrong. You can feel it. But you can't explain it.
You're not crazy. You're not too sensitive. And you're not alone.
What you're experiencing has a name — and understanding it is the first step to trusting yourself again.
"I felt validated and enriched after one session."
-Sara
"Her coaching was more helpful than that of a therapist."
-Anne
I'm Renee Swanson — founder of Covert Narcissism Group, host of The Covert Narcissism Podcast, and a coach who has lived what you're going through.
I started CNG in 2018 because I couldn't find the support I needed — so I built it. What began as a volunteer Facebook group has grown into a community of thousands, because it turns out, a lot of people needed this.
I'm not a therapist. I'm someone who learned everything I know out of desperation and survival — and then spent years helping others do the same. That's what I bring to every coaching session.
You can learn more about my coaching sessions at the link below. No pressure ever, but I am here if you need!
Covert narcissistic abuse doesn't leave visible marks. There's no one moment you can point to. Instead there's a slow erosion — of your confidence, your clarity, your sense of what's real.
That's exactly what makes it so hard to explain. And so hard to leave.
You might be here because...
You feel confused more often than not
You're constantly second-guessing yourself
You feel like you're walking on eggshells
You can't explain what's wrong, but you know something is
"This woman is the real deal. She listened to me. She heard me. She responded to what I said. She acknowledged me. She offered encouragement and suggested ways to help me. Talking with Renee was comforting and validating."
-Deborah
HOW CNG CAN SUPPORT YOU
1:1 Coaching with Renee
The most direct path to clarity. Private sessions with Renee where you can say everything you've been afraid to say out loud — and finally start to make sense of it.
Group Coaching
Healing is faster when you're not doing it alone. Join a small group of people who understand exactly what you're going through — because they're in it too.
In-Person Retreat
A dedicated space to step away from the chaos and fully focus on yourself. An immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with who you are outside of the relationship.
You've spent enough time wondering if it's real. It is. Let's talk.
The Covert Narcissism Podcast is where the confusion starts to lift. Every episode is built around the questions you're already asking — about your relationship, yourself, and what comes next. No jargon, no judgment. Just honest conversation about what covert narcissistic abuse actually looks like and what it takes to heal from it.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts →
Featured Episode:
Covert Narcissism and Hyper-Sensitivity
Ever feel like you have to tiptoe around their feelings while yours don't seem to matter at all? This episode explains why — and names exactly what's happening. One of our most listened-to episodes for a reason.
