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HOW TO SURVIVE A NARCISSIST
While dealing with the aftermath of a vindictive breakup, a tenacious woman provides the audience an instructional guide to narcissists in order to make sense of exactly what happened to keep her bonded to one for seven years.
Realizing her toxic pattern in partners is, in large part, a result of the difficult relationship she had growing up as a caregiver to her bipolar mother, Stephanie examines the childhood experiences that led to trauma bonding with the narcissist, who came from his own devastating upbringing to continue the generational cycle of abuse. Breaking the fourth wall, Stephanie details the characteristics of someone with narcissistic personality disorder, as seen through snapshots of their relationship, and points out the red flags to be aware of, to inform through entertainment.
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. The series is based on the author’s own life, with the message of breaking through the shame and silence that allows domestic violence to continue. This story attempts to answer the hardest question – why? – with the humanity and hope, along with a touch of humor, that self-realization often provides.
Steffany has studied her craft with Tab Murphy, Stowe Story Lab, and the Jacob Krueger Studio, placing in screenwriting competitions, such as the Austin Film Festival and PAGE International, and currently has two features in option.
ScreenCraft TV Pilot (Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch) [2023]
Austin Fest Film (Quarterfinalist, Second Rounder) [2023]
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While dealing with the aftermath of a vindictive breakup, a tenacious woman provides the audience an instructional guide to narcissists in order to make sense of exactly what happened to keep her bonded to one for seven years.
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