When the Car Becomes a Weapon: Real Stories of Narcissistic Road Rage

Abuse is something we imagine happens behind closed doors. For a lot of survivors, some of the most frightening moments happened not just in the home but in the passenger seat of a moving car. In this Viewers' Stories episode, Dr. Kerry pulls directly from your comments and unpacks what each one reveals about how narcissists weaponize the car. It was never about losing the narcissist losing their temper. It was about control. And if you've ever braced yourself just getting into the car with someone, you weren't imagining it. This is the Thursday companion to Monday's episode with co-host Lynn Strathdee, "Road Rage & Other Terrifying Ways Narcissists Use Cars to Intimidate You." To go deeper into what to actually do when you can't leave yet, be sure to check out the members-only Podcast Extra covers exactly that. Here's the link. Have a story of your own? Share by contacting Dr. Kerry at clients@kerrymcavoyphd.com. Key Moments 0:00 The Terrifying Reality of a Weaponized Car 0:33 A Captivity That Moves 70 Miles Per Hour 1:13 She Went Deaf From His Road Rage 2:39 Escaping the Car at Every Red Light 3:18 When My Husband's Driving Became a Weapon 4:23 Why So Many of Us Stay for Years 5:11 How Anything Becomes an Excuse to Erupt 6:06 He Chased a Stranger While I Couldn't Breathe 6:53 They're Not Losing Control, They're Taking It 7:31 Why Your Body Still Braces Behind the Wheel 7:54 Reclaiming Your Autonomy on the Road 8:24 Share Your Own Survival Story 8:57 Real Help in Real Time With Reclaim You Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching app The Complete Recovery Collection: Narcissistic abuse resources First Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital course Toxic-Free Relationship Club: Live coaching & community support Follow Dr. Kerry! Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist & author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism. As an Amazon affiliate, commission is earned from qualifying purchases. This podcast/video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute therapy, counseling, or professional mental health advice. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or your local emergency number. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.