Your Coach
Meet April
Turning lived experience into compassionate support for others navigating narcissistic abuse.
In Her Own Words
My Story
I was adopted at age five, along with my siblings. Growing up, we were raised in a household shaped by narcissistic abuse — one that included physical, emotional, mental, financial, digital, cultural, and neglectful forms of harm. For many years, that environment was all I knew.
Around the age of twenty, I made the decision to leave and seek safety. I entered a shelter for young adults and later transitioned into supportive housing for young adults aging out of foster care, where I spent several years rebuilding my footing.
Even after leaving, I encountered further difficult and abusive living environments that deepened my understanding of manipulation, harassment, psychological abuse, gaslighting, emotional abuse, and other harmful dynamics. Each experience, as painful as it was, gave me a clearer picture of how these patterns work and how deeply they affect a person's sense of self.
Despite significant setbacks, I made a plan and kept moving forward. Today, I am living in a peaceful environment where I am healing and experiencing true peace — something I once wasn't sure was possible. I am also expecting a baby girl, and this new chapter has only deepened my commitment to this work.
My Purpose
Why I Do This Work
My own journey through narcissistic abuse, manipulation, and difficult environments ultimately led me to a clear purpose: to use what I've lived through to help others find their way forward. I know what it feels like to question yourself, to doubt your own experiences, and to wonder if things will ever feel different. I also know what it feels like to begin healing.
I created Secrets of Narc Abuse as a compassionate, supportive space for people navigating the emotional impact of narcissistic abuse. My goal is to walk alongside you — helping you gain clarity, strengthen your boundaries, rebuild your confidence, and reconnect with who you truly are.
Credentials
Education & Background
Education
Associates Degree in Mental Health and Human Services
Professional Focus
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Life Coaching
Coaching Support
A Space to Heal, Reflect, and Rebuild
I offer private, supportive 1:1 coaching sessions for people navigating experiences including:
- Narcissistic abuse
- Manipulation
- Gaslighting
- Psychological abuse
- Trauma
- Isolation
- Triangulation
- Blame shifting
Every session is tailored to your current situation and what you need most.
What We Can Work On Together
- Understanding narcissistic abuse
- Recognizing manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional control
- Breaking cycles of self-doubt, guilt, and people pleasing
- Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
- Navigating no contact or low contact
- Rebuilding self-worth, confidence, and trust in yourself
- Processing difficult experiences
- Identifying what you need moving forward
- Creating a stronger sense of self
Your Life Can Feel Like Your Own Again
Each session is tailored to where you are right now and what you need most. You'll have a confidential, compassionate space to talk openly, gain perspective, and take empowered steps toward healing and creating a life that feels like your own again.
Disclaimer: This service is coaching, not psychotherapy or medical treatment. It is intended to provide educational reflection, practical tools, and supportive guidance. If you are experiencing severe emotional distress, trauma symptoms, or are in immediate danger, professional mental health or emergency support may be more appropriate.