The lure - Sam Vaknin tells tall tales and it's these fantastical stories about his life which create intrigue and admiration for his victims. Triumph over adversity, branded a genius as a child but then abused, going to prison and coming out a reformed man who works as a healer, educator and activist. He's a wolf pretending to be a saint while still being a wolf.
You'll also hear the nuances of what happened during the shift in his dynamic with patient Ann. The man who wouldn't allow you to greet him with a hug or stand close if getting your photo taken with him couldn't possibly be a physical threat? This was the trap.
Trigger warning - child abuse is covered in this episode.
STAR Network - If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast please check out the free global support network, including daily meetings, information and resources at https://starnetwork.org/ Join a virtual trauma support community and break free from the trauma before it breaks you.
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